Effective Mentoring in the Workplace

Mentorship can be highly enriching and rewarding for mentors and their mentees. Through this relationship, both parties can gain new perspectives, expand their existing networks, grow in confidence, and develop as professionals.
As a mentor, you have an opportunity to play an important role in someone’s career development. In 10 years’ time, your mentee might look back and see your input as the turning point for their success. Becoming a mentor gives you the chance to share your knowledge and experience, support someone’s personal and professional growth, make meaningful connections, and inspire excellence.

• Are you looking for something extra to give you a real sense of fulfillment at work?
• Are you passionate about developing other people and strengthening your organisation’s talent base?
• Are you keen to develop your leadership skills?
• Would you like to increase your visibility and influence within your organisation?
• Have you considered becoming a mentor, but aren’t sure what it involves?
   

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Describe the mentor’s role and the key skills required for effective mentoring
• Adopt an appropriate mentoring approach to bring the best out of your mentees
• Maintain an appropriate balance of challenge and support throughout the mentoring process

• Initiate a mentoring relationship and agree terms with the mentee