By Kirsten M. Poulsen, CEO of KMP+ House of Mentoring September 2024 There are many similarities between mentoring and coaching - and depending on who you ask, you may get many different definitions. At KMP+ House of Mentoring we define our approach to mentoring as Modern Mentoring. Modern Mentoring is the act of creating solid, inspirational, and engaging learning processes for mentees … [Read more...] about Mentoring vs. Coaching – What is the difference?
Learning goals vs. learning themes
Mentees, why do you wish to have a mentor? What do you wish to learn and achieve for yourself? And mentors, what do you see as potential learning opportunities from taking on the mentor role? What can you learn that will be beneficial for you in your daily job and your career? At work, we usually have specific performance goals. These are SMARTE goals - Specific, Measurable, Accepted … [Read more...] about Learning goals vs. learning themes
What does it mean to learn something?
Based on the Danish book "Mentor+Guiden - om mentorskab og en-til-en-relationer", 2nd edition by Kirsten M. Poulsen, published by KMP+ Forlag 2015 What is learning - and what does it mean to learn something? Many theorists have explored this topic, and the challenge lies in making their theories accessible and meaningful in practice. Below is a brief overview of the learning theories that … [Read more...] about What does it mean to learn something?
What shapes the different generations?
All generations are shaped by their experiences and the events and political climate of their time. This can profoundly affect the people of this generation, their values and their perception of what is important in life and work. However, we should also be careful not to stereotype completely the different generations and remember, that older generations also have experiences later years and … [Read more...] about What shapes the different generations?