We maintain regular contact with all our participants throughout the duration of their involvement with the scheme. We also run formal evaluations of their experience as their coaching & mentoring relationships come to an end.
Everyone's experience is different but there are some commonly reported themes in terms of Impact, Benefits & Results. The details listed below have been reported by past participants of the scheme, both coachees/mentees and coaches/mentors.
Off-line support.
Being really listened to.
Time to think and plan.
Safe place to test ideas.
Self-reflection.
Gain perspective.
Supportive challenge.
Increased self-awareness.
Free from internal politics.
Evaluation of skills.
Support to develop skills:
Coaching & mentoring.
Leadership.
Report writing.
Procurement.
Strategic thinking.
Multi-agency work.
Problem solving.
Constructive challenge.
Decision making.
Managing change.
Communication.
Conflict management.
Empowering others.
Increased confidence.
Less stressed.
Stronger networks.
Informed decision making.
Better work/life balance.
More positive.
Feeling valued.
More focused.
Increased participation in meetings.
Consciously pushing own comfort zone.
Improved team relationships.
More open minded.
Less judgmental.
Regular review of own practices.
Able to articulate goals.
Feel able to speak up and ask more questions.
Better prepared for meetings.
More relaxed.
Willing to call for help and not needing to know/do everything.
More awareness of the challenges people face.
Gained promotion.
Much calmer in a crisis.
Able to tackle problems more objectively.
Better budget planning.
Development & delivery of training.
Clear career plan.
Ability to deal with difficult working relationships.
Staff retention.
Lead successful team days.
Be a better manager.
Make time for my own staff.
Used new tools to keep focused in project work.
More pro-active.
Increased personal networks.
Progressed training/qualifications.
Improved resilience.
Ability to lead and support others through changes at work.
Delivered a presentation to in leaders in one of the partner organisations.
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A few of our past participants have taken the time to tell their story, you can read more about what the scheme has offered them here.
