Coaching & Mentoring for Project Managers

OVERVIEW

"Coaching is about creating a supportive environment in which the individual has the confidence to explore new ideas, challenge their thought processes and set personal goals".
(John Freeway)

"Mentors offer clear thinking space, challenge assumptions and help the individual to 'raise the bar' in terms of realising their potential".
(Anna Britnor)

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVE

To provide participants with the guidelines for delivering effective, timely coaching and/or Mentoring to their project team members and/or to new project managers.

Who this course is forBack to top

This workshop is designed for:

• Project Managers, and
• Programme Managers

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for attending this workshop.

PRE-COURSE WORK

Participants may be required to complete a pre-course self appraisal and to consider particular areas for development.

Industry Certified RecognitionBack to top

7 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (PDUS) AWARDED

PM-Partners is a Global PMI (Project Management Institute) Registered Education Provider.

Participants who have been awarded the Project Management Professional Certification (PMP®) by the Project Management Institute are eligible to earn 7 PDUs for their participation in this workshop.

or CALL US 1300_ 70_ 13 14

Open as a PDF Email to a Friend

Outcomes & Certification EligibilityBack to top

Successful completion of this workshop will enable participants to:

• Understand the role and importance of coaching and mentoring within the project management environment
• Recognise the elements of effective coaching and constructive feedback
• Provide effective positive and constructive feedback as appropriate
• Manage unsatisfactory performance, and reward outstanding performance
• Commit themselves to the role and responsibilities of effective coaching/mentoring.

Facilitators of this workshop will use a scenario-based delivery approach to provide participants with a 'hands-on', multi-faceted and challenging learning experience.

How this course is deliveredBack to top

All workshops may be conducted onsite or at our premises, with experienced facilitators providing group and/or individual instruction. Training is provided through hands-on learning, relevant exercises and the provision of a participant handbook containing training materials, tools, templates and checklists, ready for use.

Our participants are also entitled to complimentary telephone consultation/advice within 60 days of workshop completion.

ASSESSMENT/ASSIGNMENTS

Assessment of competence is established by observation of contribution and participation during case study exercises and group discussion.

Follow-up assignments are not part of this workshop offering, but may be estimated, designed and conducted upon request.

OPTIONS & CUSTOMISATION

Optional training modules may be added to this workshop:

• Additional day/s to cover more advanced aspects of communication, presentation and audience management and additional practical application exercises.

• This workshop can be condensed to one day based upon selected modules
• This workshop may be cost effectively customised to your business environment using a workplace-based scenario or project.

Workshop Content Summary

(CONTENT INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL PRACTISE AND FEEDBACK SESSIONS)

Self Appraisal Review, Debrief and Setting Objectives

• Why do you want to be a coach/mentor?
• What is your personal leadership style?
• How effective is your communication?
• What are your development areas?

What is Coaching and Mentoring?

• Similarities and differences
• Benefits
• Key Skills
• Mentoring Diagnostics
• How NOT to be a coach/mentor

The Coaching & Mentoring Toolkit

• The role of communication
• Learning Styles and the 4MAT System – a cycle of learning
• Building rapport through personal influence
• Active listening and questioning skills
• Instructional Presentation

Building an Effective Coaching/Mentoring Plan

• The significance of the plan
• Building the plan
• Reviewing the plan
• Providing feedback

or CALL US 1300_ 70_ 13 14

Open as a PDF Email to a Friend