In this compelling case study, we examine the persistent challenge of low female participation in the male-dominated mining industry, where women make up just 16% of the workforce. To address this disparity, the Women in Mining Network (WIMnet) of New South Wales introduced a transformative initiative – the WIMnet NSW Mentoring Program. Now in its […]
Why Mentoring is Important for All Professional Associations
These days, doctors, attorneys, and accountants are not the only people that call themselves “professionals”. Belonging to an association community helps develop individual professional identity and confidence. Mentoring programs don’t just help members achieve career and professional development goals. Mentors and mentees extend their professional networks, socialize professional standards and norms and increase their sense […]
eBook: Mentoring in Professional Associations
In today’s diverse professional landscape, belonging to an association community is essential for individual professional identity and career development. Mentoring programs play a crucial role in helping members achieve professional development goals while expanding their networks, socializing standards and norms, and fostering a sense of belonging. Our eBook is a comprehensive guide designed exclusively for […]
eBook: Mentoring in Healthcare Organisations
Mentoring in Healthcare Organisations: Supporting Those Who Support Us The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to our lives, including the way we work and our priorities. It has exposed the vulnerabilities in our healthcare systems and forced us to rethink how we can better support those on the front lines. The pandemic has also […]
eBook: Mentoring in Healthcare Associations
Mentoring in Healthcare Associations: Supporting Those Who Support Us The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to our lives, including the way we work and our priorities. It has exposed the vulnerabilities in our healthcare systems and forced us to rethink how we can better support those on the front lines. The pandemic has also […]
eBook: 7 Steps To Starting A Successful Association Mentoring Program
While starting a mentoring program isn’t rocket science, there’s certainly an art to it. We have prepared a definitive 7 step guide to help you implement an impactful mentoring program which is unique to your Association’s needs. We offer insights gained from over 20 years designing and implementing hundreds of programs. Learn how mentoring can […]
Checklist for Success Mentoring in Membership-based Organizations
Membership-based organizations are constantly challenged to do more with less, while delivering great value for their members. If you want to engage new members and provide opportunities for senior members to give back to your profession or industry, mentoring is a particularly cost-effective way to achieve genuine outcomes for your association, and it’s members. To […]
Why mentoring programs derail (and what to do about it)
In 2016, 2017 and again in 2022, we surveyed organisations and found that only just over half were actually satisfied with the results being delivered by their mentoring programs. An analysis comparing those that were satisfied (leaders), with those that were not (laggards), revealed once again in 2022 that lack of program success is highly […]