Regardless of whether you find a mentor or mentee by yourself, or sign up for a formal mentoring programme, it is important to define a proper framework for the mentoring collaboration. In the following, Kirsten M. Poulsen is sharing 5 tips for how to establish and have a successful mentoring relationship full of learning: 1. Find your match Find a mentor/mentee who is not your closest colleague … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for a Great Mentoring Relationship
Why Organisations Should Invest in Mentoring
The most valuable resource in an organisation are the employees. With a mentoring programme you can strategically develop your talent and ensure they contribute to the growth, innovation, and bottom line of the organisation. With the new generation becoming the dominant force in the workplace, mentoring is more important than ever before. Employees - especially the younger generations - are less … [Read more...] about Why Organisations Should Invest in Mentoring
What Qualities Make a Good Mentor?
What makes a good mentor? What qualities does a good mentor possess? Which competencies should a good mentor have? There is no single definitive answer to these questions, but there are several skills and qualities that characterize a good mentor. The mentor role focuses on development The role of the mentor is to contribute with their experience, knowledge, and insight to support the mentee's … [Read more...] about What Qualities Make a Good Mentor?
Feedback is Essential for Effective Learning
Feedback is an important element of effective learning. It impacts motivation to learn, improves performance at all levels, and generally supports people to succeed in their role. Also, Feedback is an important source of development for mentors and mentees as well as for managers and their employees. Feedback is a two-way street, meaning that employees and mentees can and should give feedback to … [Read more...] about Feedback is Essential for Effective Learning
