Mentoring case studies

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Allan needs insight to develop his organisation

Allan is isolated and lacks a sounding board for ideas. Mentoring helps him focus on the important issues, think creatively and develop a greater understanding of his situation.

Allan's position as business owner means he lacks people to spark off. Mentoring provides him space and time to be creative. It helps him gain insights to develop his business and his own personal effectiveness.

Belinda needs to release her potential

Belinda, an experienced trainer, was asked to train other trainers but felt uncomfortable with running such an advanced course. Mentoring developed her confidence to deliver. She identified existing skills and experience and applied these to her new role.

Belinda was not performing up to her potential. Mentoring helped her bridge the gap between her potential and her performance. She now coaches trainers and assesses others running training for trainer courses.

Colin needs to transfer skills to a new situations

Colin needs to be performing well as a change consultant for an international development agency. Colin has relevant knowledge and skill but lacks the necessary specific experience.

Mentoring enables Colin to transfer his skills and experience as a management consultant into the new context. Through mentoring the development agency ensures that Colin's performance at key stages of the consultancy matches their high standards.

Diane makes career decisions

Diane, a senior executive, used mentoring to explore her situation and life goals including her current career. A key decision for her was whether to explore opportunities overseas or remain in Britain. She chose to remain in Britain and move to a new post with another engineering company.

Mentoring helped Catherine consider her career and personal development.

Eric uses new understanding

Eric recently reflected on the different Miers-Briggs Type Indicators of himself and his Director. He has now changed how he presents information to his Director and understands their different approaches when discussing new initiatives.

Mentoring helped Eric apply management models, diagnostic tools and theories to his situation. He improved communication and now presents his ideas more productively.