How can mentoring help me?

How can mentoring help me? Kate Farrow Senior Client manager everywoman

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How can mentoring help me? Sara Parsons

“Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.” ― E.M. Forster

Poll 1 Mentoring in your business: Mentoring is formally used in my organisation and done well Mentoring is formally used in my business but not effectively for everyone Mentoring is used in informally in my organisation and done well Mentoring is not used in my organisation

What is mentoring? Mentoring Support Guidance Encouragement Brain to pick Knowledge sharing Insight

What is your definition of mentoring? It is important to understand what you are looking for and need before you try and find the right mentor

What are the benefits? Your business Your Mentor YOU

Experiences with mentoring

Poll 2 I have been mentored before: Yes and it was successful Yes but it wasn’t every effective No

Your experience being mentored Who Role Relationship Reason Work Personal Impact

Coaching versus mentoring

What does the business world say about mentoring? Small business thrive better Mentors give a perspective those involved often can’t Many leaders mention their mentor in their success story

Poll 3 I am keen to get a mentor as soon as possible Yes No Still not sure

Make a Plan So, what can you do today? Think specifically how mentoring can help you and your business Think about the advantage you will have Identify where mentoring is in place already Make a Plan

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