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Mentoring | ignite belief in possibility

What is mentoring?

mentoring develops the potential of the mentee through a process of inquiry, self-reflection & development
it is usually a less structured process than coaching
it is designed to build confidence in the mentee, to help them ignite their belief in their own potential & from this foundation take control of their both personal & career development
the responsibility for making things happen & putting plans into action lies primarily with the mentee

the mentor encourages the mentee to work towards their own individual objectives
they are a motivating & inspiring guide for the mentee on their journey
the mentor uses their experience & knowledge in a facilitative manner to support the development of the mentee
they are there to listen, to be a sounding board for ideas & to be your champion
a mentor shares their knowledge, experience, wisdom & the mistakes they have made along the way - they are a resource centre the mentee can draw on as they feel they need to

anyone at any level in a business can benefit from having a mentor
the most important thing is commitment from the mentee to the process of growth & taking ownership for this process

we work with you to create a mentoring framework for leaders that complements your business operation & the objectives of the mentee
tailored to meet specific needs
can be as informal or formal as your needs require, although it is not as structured as a coaching framework
mentoring usually takes place over a longer period of time than a coaching program
- we will collaborate with you to define this period
- a launch workshop can be used to provide a positive springboard for the mentoring process if a number of leaders are involved
- review stages are set across the duration of the mentoring period to provide further encouragement & feedback

Outcome:

leaders who are encouraged & empowered in their personal & professional development
increased career-related wellbeing
increased confidence in abilities & belief in potential
increased clarity about future career path - benefits mentee & the business
improved self-esteem
being mentored develops mentoring skills of the mentee
identification of knowledge & skills gaps - can be used to develop further training
increased opportunities for the mentee within the business
benefits succession planning within the business & can increase the likelihood of the mentee advancing their career in the business rather than moving on - reduces HR costs