YORKSHIRE ACCORD COACHING & MENTORING SCHEME

RECRUITMENT 2014BRIEFING PRESENTATION

About the Scheme‒ Whose involved‒ Aims of the scheme‒ Supporter & their roles

What we mean by Coaching & Mentoring How the relationships work Our matching process Feedback from previous participants Recruitment for 2014 – What’s on offer! Your commitment How to find our more

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ABOUT YORKSHIRE ACCORD

A Coaching & Mentoring partnership involving with 11 organisations across York & North Yorkshire

Established in 2000 Expanding to include new Public,

Private and Voluntary Sectors Developing and supporting cross

organisational Coaching & Mentoring practice across its member organisations

ABOUT YORKSHIRE ACCORD

Developing a Pool of Management & Leadership Coaches

Helping to build professional networks and encourage the sharing of best practice

Supporting individual and organisational development

Attracting in the region of 100 participants each year

SCHEME AIMS

To develop partnership working between Private, Public and Voluntary sector organisations by providing high quality, cost effective coaching & mentoring opportunities for partner organisations and their employees.

To provide high quality training that supports the long term skills development of coaches & mentors and encourages managers and leaders to develop professional and ethical coaching & mentoring practices.

To provide coaching & mentoring opportunities that support the development of current and future managers and leaders

SCHEME AIMS

To provide a mutually beneficial framework that supports the individuals development needs and delivers on organisational learning and development agendas

To broaden leadership perspectives by sharing of knowledge, skills and experiences across different organisations and environments.

To Increase professional connections and develop networking opportunities for the staff of partner organisations.

PARTNERS FOR 2014

SUPPORTERS & THEIR ROLES

Organisational Co-ordinatorsAre available to support their members of staff who are interested in applying and those who are already involved in the scheme. They are there to deal with organisational issues and ensure members feel supported and encouraged to participate fully in the scheme.

SUPPORTERS & THEIR ROLES

Project Leader – Karen HickmanKaren does not work directly for any of the partner organisations and she supports the scheme in many ways. She has regular contact with all members involved in coaching & mentoring relationships and deals with any issues arising with the coaching & mentoring process.She also delivers training & provides supervision support to coaches / mentors throughout the year

COACHING & MENTORING

‘Both coaching & mentoring are learning relationships which help people to take charge of their own development, to release their potential and to achieve results which they value’

Connor & Pokora (2007)

CIPD Say; The overall purpose of coach-mentoring is to provide help and support for people in an increasingly competitive and pressurised world in order to help them;

Develop their skills Improve their performance Maximise their potential And become the person they want to be

(Hawkins & Smith 2011)

THE YORKSHIRE ACCORD MENTOR

• Their own experience and knowledge may be an important part of the relationship

• Takes a holistic view of the person, their career and aspirations

• May be particularly useful in supporting those with high potential, those in new to management/ leadership roles or in support of specialists

THE YORKSHIRE ACCORDCOACH

• Can work over a spectrum of ‘need’ - Skills, Performance, Behaviour, Development, Transition & Transformation

• Their personal experience is not always important. They are a collaborative partners facilitating and supporting development

• Likely to support clarity and progress to achieve specific goals

• Sometimes more of a short term arrangement

HOW THE RELATIONSHIPS WORK

Each relationship will be supported for 6 months All participants are volunteers We support individual & organisational

development needs. Learning agenda come from the

Coachee/Mentee Coaching & Mentoring meetings are confidential

pairs decide what to share with others Flexibile Support & Challenge

OUR MATCHING PROCESS

Provisional matches made by the project leader, agreed only with the approval of the Organisational Co-ordinators representing the applicant

Individuals are matched on the basis of their application form, which means it is important to complete this carefully.

The Coachee /Mentee’s requirements inform the matching, although the Coaches /Mentor’s requests will be taken into account wherever possible.

The Scheme has an excellent success rate in matching, although there will be opportunity to voice any concerns over a proposed match before commencing on the scheme.

COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS COACHEES/MENTEES

“I have found the scheme to be an excellent vehicle for self-development and it has presented opportunities over and above my expectations”

“It has given both the confidence and determination to introduce changes at work, which subsequently have had a beneficial effect in my department’s performance. It has helped to clarify my thinking around my future career”

“I doubt I would be in my current positive frame of mind with the consequential positive impact on my team and others across my organisation without the help of my mentor. I highly recommend the scheme”

COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS COACH/MENTORS

“The scheme has provided me with a valuable networking opportunity with relevant benefits”

“I’m now aware of what Coaching & Mentoring is and how helpful it can be: and am enthused about it”

“I think it is a very forward thinking and supportive scheme and I have met some nice people. Enjoyed working with my Coachee/Mentee and felt we developed an open and trusting relationship”

“I think the scheme is beneficial and offers developmental opportunities which may not normal be available to employees in difficult economic climates”

RECRUITMENT - INTAKE 1

Mar Recruitment of new members April The matching process takes place

Notification of acceptanceInitial training for all new members

May Relationships commence The agenda is set by the Coachee/Mentee Pairs organise their own meetings, meeting

every 4-6 weeks for 1 -2 houro Oct Pairs conclude

RECRUITMENT - INTAKE 2

Sept Recruitment of new members Oct The matching process takes place

Notification of acceptanceInitial training for all new members

Nov Relationships commence The agenda is set by the Coachee/Mentee Pairs organise their own meetings, meeting

every 4-6 weeks for 1 -2 hour

o Apr Pairs conclude

RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN!INTAKE 1 - 2014

• Applications for the 2014 scheme year are now invited

• the closing date for this round is Friday 21st March

WHAT’S ON OFFER AND WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Contact your organisational co-ordinator to confirm how many places are been supported

Coach/Mentors - we’re looking for;• experienced managers/leaders• those with experience of supporting transformation or

organisational development• Specialist in their profession or academic field. • And we have a particular need for senior level support

• Coachee/Mentees We can support a board range of development needs Our scheme is likely to be most relevant to those in a

management or leadership position or those with potential who aspire to the roles

It may be of particularly interest to those who are supporting organisational change or transition, who will benefit from its cross organisational approach

COACH/MENTOR COMMITMENT

To attend all core training To support the scheme for a min of 12 months - you can

stay longer! To support two coachees/mentees over a 12 month

period To fully commit to their coaching & mentoring

relationships (meeting appx every 4 -6 weeks for 1- 2 hours)

To uphold the best practice for Coaching & Mentoring To liaise with the scheme co-ordinator in the monitoring

and evaluation of coaching & mentoring relationships To engage in relevant CPD activities and make use of

coaching/mentoring supervision

COACHEE/MENTEE COMMITMENT

The scheme supports each coaching & mentoring relationships for 6 months

you will need to : Manage your workloads and consider how you might need

to be supported to attend meetings. Take responsibility for you own development be proactive in

taking forward any actions in-between meetings Make the Coaching & Mentoring relationships a priority You will need to attend an initial half day briefing Make the most of the opportunity & Attend regular Coaching

& Mentoring meetings (on average 4-6 weeks for 1-2 hour) liaise with the scheme co-ordinator in the monitoring and

evaluation of coaching & mentoring relationships

TRAINING FOR COACHEES/MENTEES

Coachee/Mentee briefing

A half day introduction for those applying to become a coachee / mentee, to equip them with the knowledge and tools to get the most from their relationship

22nd April 1pm – 4pm at Conyngham Hall, Knaresborough

30th April 9.30am – 12.30pm venue TBC

8th May 9.30am – 12.30pm at Askham Bryan College

TRAINING FOR COACH/MENTORS

Coming soon - ILM Level 5 Programme – Training enhancement Option (addtional fees will apply)

Coaching & Mentoring Skills

A two day programme to equip those who have not coached or mentored before for their new role or those who would like to refresh their skills

24th & 25th April at Conyngham Hall, Knaresborough

28th & 29th April at Easingwold Fire Training Centre

6th & 7th May at Askham Bryan College, York

Essential for New Coaches & Mentors

Coaching & Mentoring Supervision/ Development sessions

½ day events to support continued development of coaching & mentoring practice and will provide opportunity for peer supervision

8th July, 9am–12.30pm at Easingwold Fire Training Centre

16th July,1pm – 4.30pm York venue TBC

September 23rd, 9am – 12.30pm at Easingwold Fire Training centre

October 1st, 1pm – 4.30pm, York venue TBC

Essential for New Coaches & Mentors, highly encouraged for all

Briefing for Coach/Mentor with prior experience

2 hour briefing for those coaches/mentors with experience and training which will provide an outline of the scheme’s key approaches & practice

22nd April 10.30am – 12.30pm at Conyngham Hall, Knaresborough

30th April , 1pm – 3pm York venue TBC

Essential for experienced Coaches & Mentors who are new to Yorkshire Accord.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact your organisational co-ordinator