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How Executive Coaching Differs from Training and Mentoring
Executive Coaching Vs. Training
Training is an activity that involves working with people to improve behaviours and attitudes, generally through repetition and practice.
An executive coach can wear the hat of a trainer, especially to introduce a new skill, role play and rehearse with the client. (In fact, many executive coaching engagements lead to assignments to provide a training session for the executive or management team).
However, while training programs are often “off-the-shelf” and scripted, executive coaching is much more customised and improvisational.
Executive Coaching Vs. Mentoring
Mentoring happens when a seasoned executive guides a less seasoned person. The mentor has “been there and done that.” He or she shares subtle wisdom and insights with the “mentee,” and often opens doors.
Mentor relationships can be formal (as when the HR department assigns mentors) or informal (e.g., the wise executive always seeks out mentors).
Executive coaches can use mentoring from time to time as a way to share war stories and examples from his or her experience. However, the executive coach is more of an equal and a trusted adviser than a mentor.
Mentoring is one of many tools that the executive coach uses.
Facilitators help groups reach clarity and make decisions. The best executive coaches know when to offer their services as facilitators. For instance, many executive coaches facilitate strategic retreats, project kick-offs, and executive team meetings when asked. These executive coaches also mediate conflict between members of the executive team when appropriate.
Again, facilitation is a skill that comes in handy for the executive coach, but is not executive coaching.
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