1) Define the difference between short- and long-term goals and provide examples. In your role as a coach or mentor, how is the process of setting such goals to support another person's needs different?

2 ) What challenges might you encounter in the process of setting goals with your mentee? How would you manage a difference in perspective if you and your mentee are not in alignment on which goals take priority?

3) Research and select one coaching or mentoring model that you would like to implement after completing this class. Summarize the coaching or mentoring model and describe how you plan on utilizing the model to reach your mentees.

4) Describe the key differences between mentoring and coaching. What is the bottom-line difference between mentoring and coaching?

5) Review your "Individual Development Plan" you have so far developed from Topic 3 and the coaching and mentoring techniques you are considering for your mentee. How does your plan or your proposed techniques align with Christian values and principles? Be sure to specifically define two Christian values or principles in your response.

6) As a mentor, how will you help to identify key elements you want your mentee to include in the "Individual Development Plan"? Describe the importance of agreed-upon goals in an "Individual Development Plan". In what ways will you go about achieving these goals?

7) What difficulties do you anticipate during the process of implementing your "Individual Development Plan"? How do you use appropriate coaching or mentoring techniques to meet the end goals? Explain

8) Discuss the importance of having scheduled "check-ins" or "check points" to monitor and assess your mentee's progress. Why is consistent follow-up critical to your mentee's success?

9)List two to three different types of tools you can implement with your mentee. Discuss the pros and cons of each approach as you decide which tool to use for your mentee.

10) Describe common mistakes mentors or coaches make when working with a mentee. Discuss alternative techniques that would lead to an improved mentor-mentee relationship, and achievement of agreed-upon goals.