Gender bias is the enemy of equal opportunity but here’s how mentoring can help
Mentoring can be a powerful tool in helping overcome gender bias in the workplace
Seven ways to create an effective reverse mentoring programme
How to build a reverse mentoring programme that works.
How managers can use their power for good
Of the different types of power found in an organisation, personal power is the most closely aligned to effective coaching cultures.
How to maintain a safe and certain route in difficult times
How leaders can effectively address issues and restore harmony
Eight powerful ways that reverse mentoring can benefit the workplace
By harnessing reverse mentoring, companies can inject fresh energy into workplaces
Seven steps to a successful mentoring programme
Professional mentoring requires a more structured approach.
How can managers refresh 1-1 conversations to help people grow?
Meeting employees’ desire to grow is key to maintaining engagement and motivation.
Let’s embrace gender equity and recommit to driving positive change
This International Women’s Day provides an opportune moment to commit to building and reaping the benefits of a more diverse workplace.
12 reasons why mentorship is the key to good business
Cut the conflict and boost thinking and integrity with collaborative coaching in 2023.
Why mentoring skills are essential for managers today
Today’s world requires a more empathetic and human-focused leadership style. That’s why mentoring skills are so in demand.
Mentoring prepares you for honest feedback – embrace it
Being able to receive feedback objectively and act on it is a skill we should all cultivate.
HR for small business: why everyone needs a mentor
In my line of work, I support heads of HR, HR directors, and L&D managers in both large corporations and SMEs, and I’ve noticed a remarkable difference between them. The HR job description can cover an incredibly diverse spectrum. Is this down to the role or the type of person in it? Are they naturally […]
What really happens in leadership coaching sessions?
Do organisations really understand the value of leadership coaching and how can employees get the most out of the experience? Increasingly I find the stated objectives of coaching (what we have to tell the organisation in order to get the investment) are out of sync with what we’ll actually be working on and where the actual value […]
How mentoring can benefit your business
Mentoring schemes are hugely beneficial, and not just because they enhance personal development. They can also contribute to the overall success of an organisation. I started my human resources career by joining a two-year graduate programme where I was partnered with a mentor from the outset. At the time, I wasn’t aware of the benefits of […]
It’s time to get rid of reverse mentoring
In a culture where continuous, on-the-job learning for all ages is encouraged, the term ‘reverse mentoring’ is archaic and potentially damaging. But why exactly is this the case? A term that was coined by Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric, almost 20 years ago, ‘reverse mentoring’ is still being used in various industries. The concept […]
4 different approaches to mentoring
One of the most intriguing professional relationships is that between the mentor and mentee. It is easy to see the benefits to the mentee; someone to support them in the development of their workplace skills and guide them in the chosen career, and a sounding board who asks the right questions. Over 97% of those […]
Job shadowing, mentoring & open communication: developing future leaders in the public sector
Having a positive impact on real people’s lives has always been a passion of mine. It’s what gave me the drive to establish a career in the public sector. After several years at the Cabinet Office, I decided it was time to get back on the frontline so took my current role as Head of […]
5 pitfalls to consider before setting up a mentoring scheme
Mentoring is a buzzword these days, and many organisations use it for a variety of purposes, from talent management, to leadership development, to knowledge transfer and succession planning. As somebody who has been working for over ten years facilitating and implementing mentoring programmes across the UK and internationally, I am not only a passionate advocate of […]
Can sponsorship help the female talent pipeline?
Women are entering the consulting industry in unprecedented numbers, but the proportion of them who’ve made it to the top of the organisation remains small. Source Information Services and nbi recently teamed up to try and understand why. “Having to sell my soul” Two-thirds of the 40 senior people in leading consulting firms around the world […]
“The pursuit of excellence is relentless,” says former Red Arrows commanding officer
Jas Hawker is a former leader of the RAF Red Arrows display team and now consults with a wide range of corporate, public sector and professional sports clients. In the past he has held high-level appointments with the Ministry of Defence and has been deployed to Afghanistan as a Senior Air Adviser. He has led the […]
