Is
there a difference between a trainer and coach?
Yes!
A coach
- fine-tunes what a client already knows
- helps the client determine goals
- helps the client to release untapped potential
A trainer
- transfers new skills or knowledge
- fills in knowledge gaps
Coaching and training use different skills and different methodologies;
they often work well together in blended learning solutions.
If you have other questions or need more information about the
differences between training and coaching, please contact us and
we'll pleased to discuss the processes with you in more detail.
I
would like to know more about coaching. What is it exactly?
It’s relatively new. Interest in coaching as a business
tool has risen dramatically in recent years. It has evolved from
a modality used for personal life enrichment into a modern, efficient
and effective tool for maximising business prospects - especially
as business people now operate in second and third languages and
in foreign environments.
There are many different
types of coaching. For example, there are:
- motivation coaches
- relationship coaches
- work / life balance coaches
- leadership development coaches
- communication skills coaches
- ...and more
A business coach is trained to help business clients maximise
their performance in all business situations. Meetings, presentations
and negotiations are such situations. They are doubly difficult
in a second language and in a foreign cultural environment. A coach
is trained to help you overcome any difficulties. In addition,
coaching can significantly improve your business prospects in your
native business environment.
If you still have questions or would like more information, please
give us a call or send us an e-mail. We will be pleased to answer
any questions or address any concerns you may have.
I’ve
heard of “blended learning” but I'm not sure what
that means.
A blended approach includes different aspects, all 'blended'
together. This may include:
A good provider allows you or your organisation to
choose the best options and the appropriate blend. This enables
you to apply new skills and behaviours in a way that is sustainable
for your business, in the long-term.
Coaching bridges the gap between learning
and doing and increases the sustainability and impact
of training; it's an essential component of blended learning.
On the other hand, training + e-learning is
a blended mix and not a complete blended approach.
To receive the best value for your investment, work
with an organisation that understands and provides a true blended
approach (as shown in the diagram above).
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