Coaching & Mentoring As A Line Manager

This highly participative one day course and individual coaching session will help anyone who is line managing people to gain additional skills to ensure they develop their staff and performance.  

​By the end of the day you will understand and have practised coaching and be confident to try it out in the workplace.

Course content
  • Difference between mentoring and coaching 
  • The T/GROW model of coaching and how to use it
  • Getting the coaching habit: seven important questions to use
  • The key skills for coaching and mentoring
  • The different circumstances you can use coaching (and when not to!)
  • And lots of opportunity to try all of the above out.

What will I learn?
  • Know the difference between coaching and mentoring.
  • Understanding of the T/GROW model of coaching
  • Experience of coaching using the model
  • Understanding of what questions are most helpful in using coaching or mentoring.
  • Understanding and practice of the key skills in coaching and mentoring. 

Is this course for me?
The course is ideal for supervisors, coordinators, managers, directors and trustees who have line management responsibility for staff and/or volunteers.
In-houses courses & different locations
This course can be delivered in other locations in the Midlands and nationwide. It has also been successfully adapted and delivered in-house.

Contact Rob if you are interested in attending or running this course in-house.
What people say about Rob's coaching courses
“The training was superb! The trainer was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the subject. The skills and knowledge gained will help me in every aspect of my work life.  The practical experience of coaching was invaluable.” - Paul Care Senior Manager at Citizens Advice Sandwell
“A brilliant course. Great methods employed and loads of practical application.” - Sam Booth Senior Manager at The Scouts
“Friendly, clear and informative - an enjoyable and interactive course.” - Emma Marks Senior Manager at the charity Time to Change
“I enjoyed the material and interaction of the session. The trainer was knowledgeable and engaging throughout. I would definitely recommend further training by this facilitator." Kate Morgan of CVS
 “This was an incredibly helpful course, which was professionally delivered, fun and informative." - Jane Upson Birmingham Healthwatch