If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.
Isaac Newton
How can we help you?
For mentors:
How can I mentor someone effectively?
For mentees:
What do I need to do to make the most of mentoring?
For managers:
How can I strengthen mentoring in my team?
For leaders:
How can I set up a robust mentoring programme in my organisation?
Professional development:
What are the competencies of a good mentor?
Online training:
How can I get training in mentoring?
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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- 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”
- Evaluating the Mentoring Relationship in ProgressAnonymous SIL Literacy and Education Mentor in Africa Somehow I couldn’t shake the feeling that we didn’t have the best or right goals for my mentee, even though she seemed happy with theContinue reading “Evaluating the Mentoring Relationship in Progress”
Testimonials
Mentoring is a mindset. It’s more than just a relationship; it requires a constant focus on ways to help, encourage, and support the mentee. Mentoring demands courage because it involves vulnerability and sharing your whole life. It’s essential to have the bravery to take risks and be open. It is crucial in all domains— includingContinue reading “Issac”
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.
The Introduction to Mentoring course demystified mentoring to me and will be a great help as I raise discussions about this important learning process in my area.
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Organisations we have worked with
