| Situation 1 |
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The mentee has grown in confidence over the months that she has been involved with her coach. She has gained substantial experience of the task. The relationship between the coach and mentee has become tense and arguments have been occurring. The coaching sessions have been of the same format throughout this period.
What might be the cause of this ?
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Most probable cause:
Wrong coaching style being used.
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| Situation 2 |
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You complain to your line manager that virtually every meeting arranged with your mentor has been cancelled and re-arranged for some reason or another.
What might be the cause of this ?
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Most
probable cause:
Pressure of work
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| Situation
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Throughout the coaching session the mentor had directed the mentee in how to undertake a specific task. The mentee seemed confident and able to do the activity well, so at the end of the session the mentor/coach set and agreed with the mentee a number of targets with tight deadlines. At the next meeting it is identified that the mentee was not able to achieve the targets set.
What might be the cause of this ?
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Most
probable cause:
Not setting realistic targets
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| Situation
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Your mentee identifies a number of possible solutions in sorting out a specific problem to you. You then highlight the option that you think will be the best approach. Your mentee seems unhappy at your suggestion.
What might be the cause of this ?
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Most probable cause:
Lack of listening and questioning skills
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| Situation
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| At the end of the coaching session the coach/mentor tells the mentee what the action plan is for the next session.
What might be the cause of this ?
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Most probable cause:
Lack of ownership of development
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