Mentoring programmes are implemented to improve learning on the job, to support the development of female executives, to integrate ethnic groups, to support newly appointed leaders, to develop project managers, to introduce new employees to the job and the company culture, etc. However, in most programmes the focus is on developing the mentee! Sure, that is the original meaning of the word: that a … [Read more...] about Why and how mentors also learn from a mentoring relationship

The concept of careers has changed with the changing focus in the work place. The meaning of career has changed from being an objective, externally defined concept to a subjective, internally defined concept. In the knowledge-based economy we are now talking about intelligent careers and boundaryless careers. Technology and knowledge are changing so fast that there can be no guarantee of a … [Read more...] about Are you taking ownership of your career? Benefits of having a mentor through career transitions

Virtual one2one mentoring sessions does not have to be the next best thing. However, they require new skills and insight into the virtual opportunities. We give you 10 tips on how to ensure that your mentor/mentee meetings are effective and impactful even though there is a screen between you. 1. Preparation The good mentoring meeting starts before the actual meeting, and just like physical … [Read more...] about 10 tips for successful virtual mentoring meetings

How can you build a solid virtual mentoring programme where participants are able to build close relationships and have insightful conversations in spite when they are never able to meet in the same physical location? This question has become more important since the pandemic, which has brought social distancing and isolation to employees around the world. It is no longer just a question of how to … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Virtual Mentoring Programmes