Coaching and Mentoring

What is the primary purpose of coaching and mentoring?

• To evaluate performance

• To develop skills and potential

• To assign tasks

• To enforce rules

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective coaching?

• Micromanaging

• Providing constructive feedback

• Ignoring progress

• Imposing solutions

What is the main difference between coaching and mentoring?

• Mentoring is formal, while coaching is informal

• Coaching is long-term, while mentoring is short-term

• Coaching focuses on skills, while mentoring focuses on career advice

• Mentoring is for individuals, while coaching is for groups

Coaching focuses on skills, while mentoring focuses on career advice

• Providing inconsistent feedback

• Being transparent and honest

• Avoiding communication

• Setting unrealistic expectations

What is the purpose of setting SMART goals in coaching?

• To make goals vague and open-ended

• To create unattainable objectives

• To set clear and achievable targets

• To undermine the coaching process

In mentoring, what is reverse mentoring?

• When the mentor is younger than the mentee

• When the mentor learns from the mentee

• When mentoring is done remotely
  

• When mentoring is done in a group setting

What role does active listening play in coaching?

• It is unnecessary in coaching

• It helps the coach understand the coachee's perspective

• It distracts from the coaching process

• It delays progress in coaching sessions

What is a common benefit of mentoring in the workplace?

• Increased competition among employees

• Reduced employee turnover

• Lack of knowledge sharing

• Limited professional growth

How can a mentor support the career development of their mentee?

• Discouraging networking

• Offering constructive criticism only

• Providing guidance and sharing experiences

• Keeping industry insights to themselves

What is the importance of ongoing feedback in coaching?

• It hinders progress

• It boosts confidence

• It leads to confusion

• It helps in continuous improvement