Coaching and mentoring programs provide organizations a unique method of teaching employees how to develop and learn new skills that might otherwise be overlooked. Leaders, supervisors, and managers who understand the basics of coaching and mentoring provide a highly valuable great advantage in terms of developing people and maximizing individual performance.
However, being an effective coach is not just a matter of giving advice or developing a professional relationship – there are several specific tools and strategies that one should consider before participating in a coaching program.