
If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.
Isaac Newton
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Welcome to Mentoring Matters, a community of learners who seek to support the development of robust mentoring initiatives that enable sustainable development in intercultural contexts.
Mentoring is one of the most effective staff development tools. It is personal, relevant, relational and flexible. Mentoring is especially beneficial in multicultural organisations where investing in the professional development
of every staff member – regardless of age, gender, race or language –
is of the utmost importance.

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- Are we finishing courses or forming character?Image by Lubos Houska from Pixabay Dr Jessy Jaison, Theological Education Consultant, Mesa Global It is a joy to share here Dr Jaison’s short, inspirational video about pastoral mentoring. The aim of theologicalContinue reading “Are we finishing courses or forming character?”
- Mentoring Tips n’ TricksImage by Dmitriy from Pixabay Naomi Jepsen, Dean of Students, Northwest College and Seminary Northwest College and Seminary takes mentoring very seriously. They support the professional development of their mentors on a regularContinue reading “Mentoring Tips n’ Tricks”
- Leading through letting goImage by Tung Lam from Pixabay Jonny Pollock Here is a simple story that struck a chord with me. There are two questions that challenged my assumptions and priorities. 1) What is the real project?Continue reading “Leading through letting go”
Testimonials
Mentoring should always be seen as a two-way street. I have worked with many people who had skills and gifts I lacked. Though I could be helpful in their development, I needed to also learn from them. Everyone, whatever the role, gains experience over time, and there are always those to whom that experience shouldContinue reading “Frank”
Acting as a mentor is a very rewarding experience. Every time I mentor someone, I learn new things from them. I also find motivation and satisfaction in being a mentor because I know that passing on my skills and experience to others will leave a legacy in my organisation and beyond.
A good mentor is a great gift. During my first term on the field I experienced what it is like to take up a new assignment in a remote, cross-cultural work situation without a mentor. It was stressful, difficult and discouraging. Recently, I have had the privilege to be mentored by experienced people who believedContinue reading “Eszter”










