Learning & Learning Culture

Many organisations launch mentoring programmes with strong intentions. They want to strengthen leadership, support talent development, increase inclusion or break down silos across the organisation. Ambition is there, and often so is the initial energy. Mentors and mentees are matched, a framework is introduced, and meaningful conversations begin to take place. However, after a period of time, the … [Read more...] about From Mentoring Programme to Mentoring Culture

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 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 are most relevant to mentoring. Types of Learning What we learn can be perceived and integrated into our understanding of ourselves and our world … [Read more...] about What Does It Mean to Learn Something? 

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