Some thoughts on the difference between training, coaching and mentoring and how you need to switch between hands on and hands off coaching in technical coaching. From Skills Channel TV's Alec McPhedran.

1. Faculty Presentation Alec McPhedran Skills Channel TV The Technical Coach

3. Session Outline  Developing People  Training, Coaching and Mentoring  Hands On and Hands Off Coaching  Review

4. “ Coaching is a management behaviour that lies at the opposite end of the spectrum to command and control.” John Whitmore, Coaching for Performance Faculty Presentation The Technical Coach

8. Training, Coaching and Mentoring

9. “ I never cease to be amazed at the power of the coaching process.” John Russell, Harley Davidson Faculty Presentation The Technical Coach

11. “ Coaching is the universal language of change and learning.” CNN Faculty Presentation The Technical Coach

12. Session Review  Developing People  Training, Coaching and Mentoring  Hands On and Hands Off Coaching

13. Session Aim The aim of the session was to clarify the role of technical coaching as a key element of developing an individual

14. I never teach my pupils. I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn. Albert Einstein

15. The best prediction of your future is whatever you believe it will be. Alec McPhedran