Let’s identify what type of service people and organisations may need
| Mentoring | Coaching | Training | Consulting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental & Experiential Comparisons | Transforming Issue–specific Mindsets | Subject Specific | Task |
| Strategic & Conceptual – People focused | Other Perspectives – Organization focused |
Personal/Organization Development | Project Orientation |
| Goal directed | Problem, Issue or Tactical directed | Knowledge Directed | Process Directed |
| Client–driven | Coach–driven | Content–driven | Externally–driven |
| Outside the Box | Controlled & Structured | Framed by Content | Recommendations |
| Guide, Facilitate, Share & Question | Instructional & Tell | Teach | Advise |
| Immediate & progressive Application & Review of Knowledge & Outcomes | Immediate Application of Process | Application when needed | Prompt Self Application |
Some of the Key Attributes one should seek in their Mentor
| Main client base | Business Experience / understanding of business context | Distinctive mentoring competency & qualities | Past Contributions to Clients |
|---|---|---|---|
Career & Transition Management, Family Business, Business Owners & Senior Executives in Accounting Investment |
Senior level of mentoring experience Masters of Commerce Founder of successful business 10 years experience as an effective CEO or corporate leader Career as senior executive MBA Experience in mentoring senior executives Experience in mentoring senior executives in large companies |
Integration of different models/approaches into practical applications Integration of humanistic and business perspectives Coaching orientation of linking personal change with own executive experience and business generally Deep understanding of human dynamics coached in business context/language Speed and creativity at defining and working with underlying dynamics of situations & perhaps most importantly of all – the “chemistry” feels right |
Wide mentoring experience including large companies Experienced team player Thinks broadly Creative thinking Senior executive experience Research/thought leadership, psychology experience and qualifications Mentoring experience with top teams |
“Working together we have the minds and the means to get you where you want to be.”