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Mentoring and Coaching in Staff Development

Mentoring and Coaching in Staff Development
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Author(s): Mercy Toni (University of Nizwa, Oman), Arvinder Kour Mehta (Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, India), Guru Basava Aradhya S. (Chandigarh School of Business, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, India), Mohit (Maharshi Dayanand University, India), Pankaj Singh Chandel (Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, India), Kamalakkannan M. K. (Nandha Engineering College, India)and P. Selvakumar (Department of Science and Humanities, Nehru Institute of Technology, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 26
Source title: Innovative Approaches to Staff Development in Transnational Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Gareth Morris (University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China)and Jinting Ye (University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9102-0.ch001

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Abstract

Mentoring and coaching are pivotal components in the landscape of staff development, serving as transformative mechanisms that foster personal and professional growth. These practices hinge on guiding individuals through their career journeys, nurturing their skills, and aligning their potential with organizational goals. At its core, mentoring is a relationship-based development strategy where experienced professionals, the mentors, offer their wisdom, guidance, and support to less experienced individuals, the mentees. This relationship is often characterized by a long-term commitment and is designed to help mentees navigate their career paths, acquire new skills, and overcome challenges by leveraging the mentor's experience and network. The principles of mentoring revolve around mutual respect, open communication, and a focus on the mentee's needs and aspirations. In contrast, coaching is generally more structured and short-term, focusing on specific skills or performance improvements.

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