Coaching and Mentoring Skills for Managers
Develop your people through effective coaching conversations and structured mentoring.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Coaching is one of the most effective ways for managers to improve performance and develop talent. This course teaches coaching models, powerful questioning and listening, giving feedback and setting up mentoring relationships, with plenty of practice.
Who should attend
- Managers and supervisors
- HR and L&D practitioners
- Senior professionals who mentor others
- Team leaders
What you will be able to do
- Use a structured coaching model
- Ask questions that build ownership
- Give constructive feedback
- Set up and run mentoring relationships
- Build a coaching culture in your team
Course outline
Module 1Coaching foundations
- • Coaching vs mentoring vs managing
- • The GROW model
- • Listening skills
- • Powerful questions
Module 2Coaching in practice
- • Coaching for performance
- • Feedback conversations
- • Practice sessions
- • Handling challenges
Module 3Mentoring and culture
- • Mentoring programmes
- • Career conversations
- • Coaching culture
- • Action plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Coaching and Mentoring Skills for Managers course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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