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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- 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
In the process of mentoring, I have also learnt that I am not a “work imposter” but have, by slow and painful process over many years, acquired competency. How I wish that mentoring would have been on offer when I started working!
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.
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”
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