Mentoring
A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor, providing guidance and support. They will take a holistic view of your life and career and business goals.
If you want high-level guidance and support to prepare you for your next career or leadership steps, then go for a mentor.
Mentoring is development driven, looking not just at the professional’s current job function but beyond, taking a more holistic approach to career development.
The mentoring agenda is set by the mentee. The mentor supports that agenda.
In the mentoring relationship, the mentee is more likely to ask more questions, tapping into the mentor’s expertise.
Outcome from a mentoring relationship can shift and change over time. There is less interest in specific, measurable results or changed behaviour and more interest in the overall development of the mentee.
When to use a Mentor
Motivate talented professionals to focus on their business career/life development
Inspire individuals to see what is possible in their career/life
Enhance the professional’s leadership development
Transfer knowledge from senior to junior professionals
Broaden ties within the organisation
Use the mentoring process as an entry to succession planning