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ACEVO - Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations

CEO & SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM SUPPORT SERVICES

These coaching and mentoring services are tailored to meet the needs of the specific individual and their organisation. This type of learning has very focused impact on the participants and their organisation.
 

Coaching and Mentoring – What’s the difference? Which one do I need?

We offer a variety of coaching and mentoring services.  The table below can help you determine whether a coach or mentor is most appropriate to your needs. 

Coaching

Mentoring

The relationship usually has a set duration

 

The relationship is ongoing and can last for a long period

Generally more structured in nature and meetings are scheduled on a regular basis

Can be more informal and meetings can take place as and when the mentee needs some advice, guidance or support

Short-term (sometimes time-bounded) and focused on specific development areas/issues

More long-term and takes a broader view of the person

Coaching is generally not performed on the basis that coach needs to have direct experience of their coachee’s formal occupational role, unless the coaching is specific and skills-focused

 

The Mentor is usually more experienced and qualified than the ‘mentee’. Often more senior or with greater years of experience who can pass on knowledge, experience and open doors to otherwise out-of-reach opportunities

Focus is generally on development/issues at work

Focus is on career and personal development

The agenda is focused on achieving specific, immediate goals

 

Agenda is set by the mentee, with the mentor providing support and guidance to prepare them for future roles

Coaching revolves more around specific development areas/issues

Mentoring resolves more around developing the mentee professionally

If you are interested in either being coached/mentored or being a coach/mentor, please contact Jenny Berry for a confidential exploration of your needs.