In today’s dynamic and resource-constrained environment, Business Leaders in SMEs often wear multiple hats—overseeing operations, driving performance, and supporting team development. One of the most powerful and cost-effective ways to build capability and cultivate leadership from within is through coaching and mentoring.
This half-day workshop is designed to equip business leaders and above with the skills, frameworks, and mindset needed to support employee growth, build trust, and foster accountability all while aligning with the business objectives. Participants will learn how to apply practical coaching and mentoring tools in their everyday work and use short but impactful conversations that enhance both performance and potential.
On the completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Differentiate between coaching and mentoring
- Apply the Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward (GROW) model to structure effective coaching conversations.
- Demonstrate essential coaching and mentoring skills such as active listening, asking open-ended questions, and giving constructive feedback.
- Identify opportunities to integrate coaching and mentoring into regular workplace interactions, even with limited time and resources.
- Create a personal action plan to begin or strengthen their role as a coach or mentor within their teams.
Programme Outline
Coaching vs Mentoring: What's the Difference?
- Brief overview of coaching vs mentoring in SME contexts
- Definitions & Core Purpose
- Key Differences: Direction vs Discovery.
- Coaching vs Mentoring vs Training vs Counselling
Group Activity : SME Scenarios –Coaching or Mentoring? The GROW Model for Coaching
- Understand the GROW model and the importance of active listening and impactful questioning.
- Demonstration on coaching conversations
- Group Activity: Role Play Apply the GROW model with an observation checklist
Mentoring in Action
- What Makes a Good Mentor?
- Trust-building
- Sharing stories vs giving advice
- Long-term relationship vs short-term performance
- Mentoring Moments in the Workplace – spotting mentoring opportunities in SMEs
- Group Activity: Design a mentoring roadmap for a junior executive
Integrating Coaching & Mentoring in SMEs
- Challenges in SMEs
- Potential solutions
- Toolkit for effective coaching and mentoring:
- 10-minute coaching template
- Peer mentoring circles
- Leadership learning logs
- Create a personal action plan
Training Methodology*
Workshop style lecture with group activities, role play and skills practice
Closing Date for Registration*
18 August 2025
Intended For
SME Business Owners , Business Leaders and SME Professionals
Schedule & Fees
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Funding
No funding Available!
Programme Facilitator(s)
In today’s dynamic and resource-constrained environment, Business Leaders in SMEs often wear multiple hats—overseeing operations, driving performance, and supporting team development. One of the most powerful and cost-effective ways to build capability and cultivate leadership from within is through coaching and mentoring.
This half-day workshop is designed to equip business leaders and above with the skills, frameworks, and mindset needed to support employee growth, build trust, and foster accountability all while aligning with the business objectives. Participants will learn how to apply practical coaching and mentoring tools in their everyday work and use short but impactful conversations that enhance both performance and potential.
On the completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Differentiate between coaching and mentoring
- Apply the Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward (GROW) model to structure effective coaching conversations.
- Demonstrate essential coaching and mentoring skills such as active listening, asking open-ended questions, and giving constructive feedback.
- Identify opportunities to integrate coaching and mentoring into regular workplace interactions, even with limited time and resources.
- Create a personal action plan to begin or strengthen their role as a coach or mentor within their teams.
Programme Outline
Coaching vs Mentoring: What's the Difference?
- Brief overview of coaching vs mentoring in SME contexts
- Definitions & Core Purpose
- Key Differences: Direction vs Discovery.
- Coaching vs Mentoring vs Training vs Counselling
Group Activity : SME Scenarios –Coaching or Mentoring? The GROW Model for Coaching
- Understand the GROW model and the importance of active listening and impactful questioning.
- Demonstration on coaching conversations
- Group Activity: Role Play Apply the GROW model with an observation checklist
Mentoring in Action
- What Makes a Good Mentor?
- Trust-building
- Sharing stories vs giving advice
- Long-term relationship vs short-term performance
- Mentoring Moments in the Workplace – spotting mentoring opportunities in SMEs
- Group Activity: Design a mentoring roadmap for a junior executive
Integrating Coaching & Mentoring in SMEs
- Challenges in SMEs
- Potential solutions
- Toolkit for effective coaching and mentoring:
- 10-minute coaching template
- Peer mentoring circles
- Leadership learning logs
- Create a personal action plan
Training Methodology*
Workshop style lecture with group activities, role play and skills practice
Closing Date for Registration*
18 August 2025
Intended For
SME Business Owners , Business Leaders and SME Professionals
Programme Facilitator(s)
