Description:

"This is an important, timely and very practical book on a topic of increasing interest to many people in business. McAdam is both a good writer and an original thinker. He has written not a skills book but one which looks at the whole process of coaching in an organisation to see how it 'fits in' with all aspects of training and development. The book asks all the relevant questions and provides sound, sensible advice succinctly." Prof Adrian Furnham, Dept of Psychology, University College London.

Please note that books will not be delivered unless they are paid for in advance this can be done by credit card on the website or by posting a cheque.

Description:

Coaching and mentoring have emerged as two of the most powerful ways to cultivate skills and knowledge in the workplace. The essence of these roles is to help learners to maximise their own performance. But it's not only learners who gain from the coaching or mentoring relationship. You'll find that coaches and mentors themselves gain many valuable insights and other benefits along the way.

This package provides you with all the knowledge and understanding you need to be a successful coach or mentor. It explains what coaching and mentoring actually involve, how to get on well with learners and how to make sure that they succeed in achieving their goals. It is endorsed for use with the OCR Certificate in Coaching Learners specification and the OCR Certificate in Mentoring in the Workplace specification.

How this package can help you

•· It includes a booklet, an audio CD and resources (including a printable pdf of the audio script) online at www.word-smiths.co.uk/coaching-mentoring, allowing you to choose how you want to learn

•· It's useful on car journeys as well as at work or home

•· The illustrated booklet includes summaries and additional points for quick reference

•· You can dip in and absorb one topic at a time

•· The information is easy to access and to follow

•· The ambient music puts you in the right mood for learning.

Why others have found this resource valuable

•· "I just wish I'd had access to such a valuable resource at the start of my mentoring experiences."
Caroline Haynes, Deputy Head Teacher

•· "The content is excellent and of great use to new mentors and those who have been supervisors."
Edwina Smart MA PGCE MCLIPS Public Librarian, Rhondda Cynon Taff Council

•· "A very well put together and thought out resource."
Tony Norris, Director, Assessment UK Ltd

•· "Working through the package gives a clear understanding of the mentoring role."
Gill John, Community Learning & Libraries Manager, Newport City Council

•· "Explains simply the skills required to be a successful coach or mentor - and highlights some of the pitfalls."
Chris J Williamson BA FCA - Kingswood Consultancy

•· "Useful support material for continued self learning ... or as an NVQ referral package."
Carolyn Jarrett, Assessment Centre Leader, Careers Wales West

•· "I love the clear message to empower learners throughout the tracks."
Lyn Hurley, Deputy Director General, WEA South Wales

Please note that books will not be delivered unless they are paid for in advance this can be done by credit card on the website or by posting a cheque.