1c. Identify the Differences Between Mentoring and Coaching

Mentoring and coaching differ in their objectives, impacts, and durations, as detailed below:

Mentoring

• Helps facilitate a culture of growth and development within the organization
• Concentrates on the individual’s development needs and goals based on his/her career aspirations
• Mutually benefits both the mentor and mentee
• Builds a long-term relationship dependent upon participants’ performance through various career stages

Coaching

• Assesses and improves an individual’s performance in a particular area
• Concentrates on identified issues with clear goals to develop specific skills and behaviors
• Disproportionately benefits the person being coached
• Sets a time-bound relationship defined to meet specific goals and objectives