Mentors, Mentees and Relationships

A good network includes people that will share information, knowledge, ideas and be sounding board to help you be successful and navigate the "office politics" of your organisation. How does your network look? How did your network help you be successful until now? What can you do as a mentor to help your mentee build a strong network that will help them be successful in their career? According to … [Read more...] about 26 Networking Ideas and Recommendations 

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

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 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?