- The focus is on meeting very specific objectives within a set period of
time. Coaching is mainly concerned with performance and the development of
certain skills.
It usually takes place on a one-to-one basis and has a very specific purpose. There
is usually a planned programme with a much shorter timeframe than in
mentoring, so the learning goals are usually determined in advance.
Mentoring and coaching can be ‘stand alone’ activities, but they can also be used
to complement each other.