This is an excerpt from the ILM Level 5 qualification handbook for ease of reference to support submissions for the written assignment (pp19.23). This complements the mark scheme.
Unit 500 Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Coaching and Mentoring within an Organisational Context UAN:
D/617/2906
Unit Level:
5
Credit value:
6
GLH:
20
Unit aim:
This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the skills, principles and practice required for effective coaching or mentoring within an organisational context
Learning outcome (LO 1) The learner will: 1 Understand the purpose of coaching and mentoring within an organisational context
Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Define what coaching and mentoring is within an organisational context, explaining the similarities and differences between coaching and mentoring Evaluate how the organisational context affects coaching or mentoring Present the business rationale for using coaching or mentoring to benefit individuals and organisations Assess how the impact of coaching or mentoring can be measured for individuals and organisations Identify potential barriers to coaching or mentoring and develop appropriate strategies to minimise these barriers
Depth 1.1Current definitions of coaching and mentoring (e.g., Rogers, Starr, etc.) Differences and overlaps between coaching and mentoring, Circumstances when coaching or mentoring are the best or most suitable intervention. 1.2Organisational factors that may affect coaching or mentoring, such as: ●
Structure, culture and performance and the role coaching or mentoring has in supporting effective performance.