Articles
Mentoring is almost universally celebrated as a force for good. Organisations across the globe implement mentoring schemes to boost retention, accelerate leadership development, and support inclusivity. The underlying assumption is simple: pair someone experienced...
Articles
At the heart of a thriving community lies the principle of advocacy. Advocacy – the act of speaking up for oneself and others – is a vital practice that protects the integrity of our workplaces, educational environments, and society as a whole. Conversely,...
Articles
Many in the L&D community are highly aware of the power of human connection and are always keen to make the best use of it for meaningful training. It is why implementing and scaling a mentoring scheme is such a popular route for long-term development and support...
Articles
Stepping into a management role, or looking to revitalise a team that has lost its spark, often leads to the same realisation: the traditional command and control style of leadership simply isn’t enough. In today’s fast-paced, hybrid work environment, the most...
Articles, Interviews
We had the great opportunity to speak with Nicki for the Mentor Profiles Project, and find out about her journey into mentoring. With a wide range and depth of experience as a professional mentor, Nicki offers a unique perspective on how transformative the practice...
Interviews
We were delighted to get the opportunity to speak with Trina as part of our Mentor Profiles Project, and hear all about her fantastic journey with GROW Mentoring. From joining them as a mentee, to now being a Partnership Manager and Mentor, Trina has a unique level of...
Articles
Mentoring programs are one of those initiatives that almost every organisation believes in. They promise stronger leadership, better retention, improved development, and a more connected culture. And yet… Many mentoring programs quietly fail. Not because they’re a bad...
Articles
Imagine walking into work on a Monday morning knowing that if you hit a snag, there’s a whole network of people ready to help – not because an HR manual tells them to, but because that’s just “how we do things here.” No gatekeeping, no “that’s...
Articles
In today’s dynamic business landscape, the terms “manager” and “leader” are often used interchangeably. However, while some individuals successfully embody both roles, the core philosophies and functions of management and leadership are...
Articles
In today’s workplace, we have regularly been conditioned to think of conflict as a failure. We are taught to “keep the peace,” “be a team player,” and “avoid ruffling feathers.” However, when it comes to personal growth and...
Articles
Before you champion launching a mentoring programme, it’s crucial to conduct a thorough check to see if your organisation is ready for mentoring. This isn’t about finding reasons to not implement a programme, but rather ensuring you lay the groundwork for...
Articles
While informal chats and check-ins have their place, organisations are increasingly recognising that to truly harvest the benefits of developmental relationships, they must move toward formal mentoring programmes. “My door is always open” is a phrase often...
