What is Mentoring?
Mentoring is a relationship that provides an opportunity to reflect on practice, share professional and personal skills and experiences, and extend professional network.
The Benefit of Mentoring
Mentoring is a two-way relationship that is supportive, constructive and focused on the development needs of the mentee. Meanwhile, it also provides significant benefit to mentors.
For Mentees
- Exposure to new ideas and ways of thinking
- Advice on developing strengths and overcoming weaknesses
- Guidance and feedback on professional performance and development
- Improved understanding of the sector, its structures and culture
- The possibility of new and/or extended professional networks and opportunities
- Improved interpersonal skills
For Mentors
- Recognition as a subject matter expert and leader
- Opportunity to share valuable knowledge
- Exposure to fresh perspectives, ideas and approaches
- Chance to practice active listening skill
- Improved interpersonal skills