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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- 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”
- Passing the BatonRecently, Michael Jemphrey handed over leadership of SIL’s Robust Mentoring initiative to Darrel Kauffman. To mark the transition, we asked both of them to reflect on their journeys with mentoring. How did youContinue reading “Passing the Baton”
Testimonials
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”
I took SIL’s Introduction to Mentoring online course recently with two of my staff members. Although I have been both a mentor and/or mentee over much of the past 20 years, I found this training to be very foundational for anyone who is considering a mentoring relationship. (I would almost want to call it mandatory.)Continue reading “Steve”
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”
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Organisations we have worked with
