Celebrating International Women’s Day: The Power of Mentoring for Women Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March, marking a global call to action for accelerating gender parity. As we acknowledge the significant contributions of women across the world, it’s essential to highlight how mentoring plays a pivotal role in creating opportunities, […]
The Return on Investment (ROI) of Mentoring: How to Demonstrate Value
The ROI of Mentoring: How to Demonstrate Value in 2025 Mentoring is a critical tool for fostering engagement, driving retention, and accelerating skill development. For any organisation, proving the return on investment (ROI) of mentoring programs is essential to secure stakeholder buy-in and ensure the longevity of these initiatives. But how can mentoring impact employees, […]
The Power of Recognition: Celebrating Mentors and Mentees in Your Mentoring Program
The Power of Recognition At Art of Mentoring, we understand that recognition and celebration are the heartbeat of successful mentoring programs, no matter the size or scope—whether in corporations, associations, or non-profits. At its core, mentoring is about building trust, fostering shared learning, and enabling personal and professional growth. Taking time to acknowledge and celebrate […]
The Power of Reverse Mentoring: Fostering Inclusivity and Growth
Introduction to Reverse Mentoring Reverse mentoring, where a younger or less experienced individual mentors a more senior employee, has gained traction in organisations due to its ability to foster cross-generational learning and create more inclusive environments. Research over the past decade has highlighted its effectiveness across various sectors, including corporations, associations, and non-profits. How Art […]
Need Leadership? Teach your Managers to Mentor
Gartner reported in 2019 [1] that building leadership bench strength was a major priority for 67% of Heads of Human Resources and 78% of talent management leaders globally. As the global pandemic took hold in 2020, leaders were really put to the test and many were found wanting. A lesson was learned that people need […]
How to build a mentoring culture
Critical to business success is the creation of an environment where people want to join the organisation, perform and commit to stay. Yet, developing and sustaining a positive organisational culture is easier said than done. In The Ripple Effect, Melissa Richardson pointed to a set of human needs that, when met, can create positive organisational […]