Training must be more ‘experiential’ reveals new report
Many coaching and mentoring training programmes in England fail to synthesise training and practice. This was one of the conclusions of a draft report for LifeLong Learning UK (LLUK) from Trends Business Research (TBR), commissioned by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
Training should be delivered differently, with outcomes directly applied so training is experiential, said the report. “Training is currently context-based where coaching is seen as a skill to be looked for but in reality it is more complex than that.”
Key priorities in the report include:
- Professional bodies working together to increase the quality of practitioners and quality assurance
- Practitioners proving a return on investment in the short and longer terms
- Increased research into models
- Practitioners using psychology correctly to maximise value to their clients.
EMCC shapes up for new restructure
The European Mentoring and Coaching Council UK (EMCC UK) has created a new two-tier structure with an advisory and executive board, to help it be a “go-to body in coaching and mentoring”.
President Mike Hurley said the EMCC wants to have on board the wider community of influential people who can help it take the long view in terms of development. At the same time, the EMCC needs to meet members’ day-to-day needs.
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Dell’s women share problems with men
Dell’s senior male employees are being mentored by female middle management colleagues to highlight the problems women face in the workplace, said a report in the Observer (11 October).
Ingrid Devin, the IT firm’s diversity manager, EMEA, reportedly said: “The feedback from the men was great. They realised they have a lot to learn about the challenges women face, especially learning how to do the ‘right thing’.”
SME coaching network launched
KnowledgePool needs coaches to join its network of providers for SMEs. MyTraining Expert.com offers courses for SMEs and helps SME buyers find trainers and performance coaches.
Lindsay Grieve, managing director, said: “It’s a chance for trainers and coaches to freely promote their services to buyers.”
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