Feedback is an important element of effective learning. Feedback impacts motivation to learn, improves performance at all levels, and generally supports people to succeed in their role. Feedback is an important source of development for mentors and mentees as well as for managers and their employees - and feedback is a two-way street, meaning that also employees and mentees can and should give … [Read more...] about Feedback is essential for effective learning

The way we work and what we expect from our workplace has changed significantly during the last couple of years - from trying out remote work, to the hybrid workplace almost being the norm and the Great Resignation, where employees only work the minimum required. What we see now, is that employees are less loyal and more demanding of their organisations - they know what they want, and if they … [Read more...] about 4 benefits of virtual mentoring programmes

Having a mentoring relationship is a unique learning opportunity for both mentor and mentee. It is an opportunity to build a close, confidential, and safe relationship, where all the "stupid" questions can be asked, where the mentor can share knowledge about the workplace, and the mentee can share about own experiences and expectations for the career. Especially after the pandemic, working … [Read more...] about Mentoring retains graduates and new hires and sharpens the mentors’ knowledge & expertise

Ground Rules for the mentor/mentee relationship Regardless of whether you find a mentor or mentee by yourself, or sign up for a formal mentoring programme, it is important that there is a set of guidelines for the mentoring collaboration. In the following, Kirsten M. Poulsen talks about 4 things to consider before entering a mentoring relationship. 1. Matching Mentor and mentee preferably should … [Read more...] about 4 things to consider before you enter a mentoring relationship