MENTOR The first reference to the word mentor we know of, appears in Greek mythology. In Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, before King Odysseus went off to fight in the Trojan war, he left his friend Mentor in charge to watch over his son, Telemachus, and the affairs of his state. After several years away, […]
Peer Mentoring
WHAT IS PEER MENTORING? Peer mentoring is a relationship between people who are at the same career stage or age, in which one person has more experience than the other in a particular domain and can provide support as well as knowledge and skills transfer. Peer mentoring may be a one-on-one relationship or experienced in […]
Definition of mentoring?
WHAT IS MENTORING? mentor: (noun) an experienced and trusted adviser. mentoring: (verb) advise and train someone. WHAT IS A MENTOR? A mentor is someone with valuable experience and knowledge who offers guidance and support. In mentoring programs, mentors are not just advisers; they are guides that help promote professional growth and skill development within the […]
3 Simple Questions Associations Should Ask Before Setting Up a Mentoring Program
The recent rise of the dispersed workforce has seen exponential growth in the need for human connection. Mentoring has played a huge role in meeting that need for many organizations. Mentoring may be “in”, but is it right for your association? An effective program will require a considerable investment of time and energy. Here are […]
The Common Pitfalls in Mentoring Programs
Mentoring Programs and The Potential Pitfalls Along The Way It’s becoming more popular to run mentoring programs for members or employees as a way to support them to set up a long-term career, tackle common industry or profession pitfalls, create strong leaders or support career transition points like moving to a managerial position. True, mentoring […]
Attracting Mentors for Membership Associations
Attracting Mentors for Membership Associations. There is no question that establishing a mentoring program is a powerful way for associations to add value to their members. However, the quality of that value-add is highly reliant on the quality of the mentors the association is able to attract. In every group there are kind and generous […]
The Business Case for Mentoring
Many organisations and individuals today know that the business and economic benefits of a well-structured mentoring program can be significant. They understand that mentoring delivers way beyond a “feel good” factor. This article explores the sound economic reasons to embark on a mentoring program. WHAT DOES A WELL-STRUCTURED MENTORING PROGRAM LOOK LIKE? Before we launch […]
Diversity in Mentoring
LESSONS IN DIVERSITY MENTORING Today’s organisations must be able to capitalise on diversity – tapping into a multi-cultural workforce, managing the demands of an increasingly well-educated and experienced cadre of female managers and facilitating virtual teams and alliances in a global workplace. By facilitating cross-group understanding and supporting disadvantaged or minority groups within an organisation, […]
Mentoring – What’s In It For Me?
We are often asked the advantages of mentoring to the various stakeholders involved. Here we list the most common rewards that individuals reap from a mentoring program. BENEFITS FOR MENTEES Explore issues and concerns in a confidential and supportive relationship. Learn from the real life experiences of others. Align your own development to your company’s […]
Mentoring Programs and Community
Mentoring Programs: The Importance of Community The word community comes from the Latin communis. The prefix com means together or joint, and the suffix munis derives from munire which means to fortify or strengthen. As the word itself says, community is all about gaining strength through shared activity and interests. The rapid spread of social […]