Mentoring Skills Training for Managers
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for leaders who want to become skilled mentors. Leaders, managers, and employees will learn to improve their self-awareness as they recognize and utilize the skills necessary to effectively mentor others through a better understanding of the mentoring mindset. Anyone who will be a mentee in their professional life will also benefit from the course.
Skill Level
Foundational
Time Commitment
Weekly Time Committment
60 Minutes/Week
Duration
3 Weeks
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Builds Trust
- Champions Change
- Communicates
- Demonstrates Self-Management
- Practices Self-Awareness
- Solves Problems
Course Overview
Everyone from the newest employee to the CEO can benefit from having a mentor. This course offers a collection of skills and strategies to help build a mentoring mindset as a mentor or mentee for the purpose of personal and professional development. Participants will learn to create a positive mentoring relationship and understand the expectations of their mentor or mentee.
Completing this course will help you:
- Understand the dynamics and process of mentoring relationships, including the role of the mentor and mentee.
- Discover key behaviors for a successful mentoring relationship for both the mentor and mentee.
- Learn how to close the mentoring relationship, evaluate its success and move beyond it.
Learning Path
Session 1 - Introduction to the Mentoring Relationship
In this session, we will promote an understanding of the mentoring relationship and how it is different from a supervisor – employee, or coaching relationship. We will distinguish the responsibilities of both the mentor and the mentee and discuss the value of the mentoring mindset.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 2 - The Effective Mentoring Relationship
In this session, we will recognize our responsibilities as a mentee or mentor in the mentoring relationship. We will learn how to give and receive feedback effectively and discover ways to protect and contribute to the relationship.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Session 3 - Closing the Mentoring Relationship
Closing out the relationship is an essential step in the mentoring process for both the mentor and the mentee. It helps both to reflect on the journey and set the tone for the next steps. In this session, participants will evaluate the success of learning outcomes, celebrate achievement and articulate a vision for any future goals.
Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)
Leader Behaviors
This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:
- Builds Trust
- Champions Change
- Communicates
- Demonstrates Self-Management
- Practices Self-Awareness
- Solves Problems
Why people choose LEL for Leadership Development
The insights from this course have changed how I approach leadership. I now feel equipped to handle challenges more effectively and inspire my team every day.
An invaluable experience! The practical strategies and hands-on exercises helped me build strong leadership skills that I apply daily in my role.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between mentoring and coaching or managing?
A mentoring relationship is a two-way development partnership, distinct from the direction of a supervisor or the task focus of coaching. The first session draws these lines clearly.
What makes a mentoring relationship effective?
Clear responsibilities on both sides, the ability to give and receive feedback well, and habits that protect and contribute to the relationship. The course covers each.
Is this course only for mentors?
No. It is valuable for both mentors and mentees, and for anyone who wants to support peers or take on informal mentoring roles.
How do you end a mentoring relationship well?
A full session covers closing it: evaluating what was learned, celebrating progress, and setting a vision for next steps, which many mentoring pairs skip.
How long is the course?
Three weekly live sessions of about an hour each, facilitator-led, with activities between sessions.
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