Question

1. Answer the questions below: a. Give the three reasons for developing a mentor coach/ protégé program. b. Describe three possible challenges of a mentor coach/protégé program.

Answer 1

Mentoring and coaching are defined as methods of interacting, sharing, exploring unique ways to train person both physically and intellectually. The mentoring and coaching targets skills, knowledge and performance that are unique to the individuals.

Importance of mentoring / coaching

1. To foster the hidden talents

2. To guide individuals who have less opportunities

3. A constructive feed back during coaching and mentoring paves way for improvement

4. It develops confidence

5. Helps control fear and negative thoughts

6. Gives direction to anger and frustrations

7. Helps control life as a whole

Challenges in mentoring / coaching

1. Perseverance

2. Acceptance of feedback positively

3. Structured schedule and tracking outcomes