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Security Institute Improve Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Mentoring Platform: The ability to be a good communicator is another
vitally important skill of a great leader. The
mentoring relationship provides a space for
Leadership Mentoring both mentor and mentee to develop effective
communication, listening and questioning skills.

Leadership Skill Development For Mentors
It is often assumed that it is the mentee that
benefits from a mentoring relationship, however
it is very clear that it can also be advantageous to
Leadership mentoring is an interesting topic because it can be effective on two levels. Firstly, a leadership mentors.
mentoring relationship can be one where a mentee is keen to progress within an organisation and wants
to connect with a mentor who can help them to develop their leadership skills. Research has shown that in helping mentees
to solve problems, mentors practice their own
At the other level, becoming a mentor can also help to develop some very important qualities that are leadership skills and this contributes to their
invaluable in great leaders. development as leaders.

Manager versus Leader Great leaders have the desire to share knowledge,
Let’s start by looking at the key differences between a manager and a leader. Very broadly speaking expertise, and lessons learned throughout their
the key difference is that a manager will focus on planning, organising and co-ordinating resources to careers with other members of the organisation,
complete tasks and deliver results. In contrast a leader will inspire, motivate, and influence those around and mentoring affords the opportunity to do this.
them, which will drive people to achieve their goals and objectives whilst working towards the bigger By sharing this experience, it gives the mentor a
picture. better awareness of what they have learnt in their 360º SITU A TION AL A W ARENESS F OR C ONTR OL R OOMS
career and this can be a great confidence booster.

Very often you can distinguish a manger from a leader by virtue of the fact that people may feel
compelled to follow managers due to their job title but will voluntarily follow a leader due to their vision Learn and apply different leadership styles
and encouragement. Leaders who are willing and able to adapt
their leadership style to align with every new
Making the switch from manager to leader can be a difficult transition. Very often people are promoted to situation become the most respected and
the level of manager due to technical competency not necessarily because of leadership skills and as we trusted individuals in a company. Mentoring
can see from the above definition, the skills required of a leader are very different to those of a manager. gives leaders the chance to improve on their
This doesn’t mean that a manager can’t nurture and develop leadership skills. So, let’s look at how established leadership approach and develop new Enable 360º situational
mentoring can help to do this. leadership techniques as they work with different
personalities, styles, and skillsets. awareness in your
Increase Self Awareness
As a leader it is very important to have an awareness of others and how you are impacting them. It is Wider Perspective control room
often difficult to get honest feedback about this, so this is one area that a mentor can provide valuable By working with mentees from different
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As a manager you are often encouraged to have a laser focus on achieving specific goals, as a leader groups within their organisation and to be able 360° situational awareness.
you need to be able to broaden this perspective and develop a wider organisational focus. Working with to then better inspire, lead and provide more
a mentor or indeed a number of different mentors or mentees who have a different perspective and opportunities for these individuals.
experience can be very beneficial.
iI you would like to improve your leadership
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potential to increase their visibility, to get advice and widen their perspective.
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