❔Basic definition

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As a people manager, you’ll need to switch between coaching, teaching, and mentoring to support your team effectively. Knowing which hat to wear in different situations can make all the difference.

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🌈 Why we care about it?

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If you don’t know when to coach, teach, or mentor, you might not be giving your team what they need to thrive. This can lead to frustration, missed opportunities for growth, and a lack of engagement. Getting this right helps your team members develop, perform better, and stay motivated.

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🔧 Here’s what you need to do:

Recognize the Three Hats

<aside> 💡 Understanding the difference between coaching, teaching, and mentoring is the first step.

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• Coaching: Focused on helping team members develop specific skills or achieve particular goals through guidance and feedback. It’s about unlocking potential and improving performance.
• Teaching: Involves providing knowledge or instructions to help someone learn something new. This is about transferring knowledge and ensuring understanding.
• Mentoring: A broader relationship aimed at personal and professional growth. Mentors provide advice, share experiences, and support their mentees’ long-term development.

Determine When to Coach

<aside> 💡 Use coaching when a team member needs to develop a skill or achieve a goal they already have some experience with.

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