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 […]
Making Reverse Mentoring Work
Guest Blog Making Reverse Mentoring Work: Practical Guidelines for Programmes Reverse mentoring (or mentoring up) is a practical way to enable senior people in organizations to learn from more junior colleagues. There are two main contexts for this: technical and diversity-focused. Technical reverse mentoring emerged in the 1990s as a means of helping executives keep […]
Turning Mentoring on its Head: Reverse and Reciprocal Mentoring
In our 2022 research with HR.com on Mentoring in the Workplace, 18% of survey participants had group mentoring programs, 17% had reciprocal mentoring and 9% had reverse mentoring programs. During the pandemic, we saw a big rise in Reciprocal Mentoring – where traditional mentoring pairs flipped roles and mentors discovered they were receiving mentorship from […]