Mentoring is fast becoming a go-to development option for organisations that want to provide individual-led development programmes that is cost-effective and targets specific issues such as succession planning, equality, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, career development, support for apprentices, improvement in recruitment and retention.

This session will provide an overview of mentoring and its benefits, as well as an opportunity to discuss the role mentoring may have in your organisation.

Session content:

• What is mentoring and how does it compare to other interventions such as coaching, training
• How mentoring can add value by supporting, and being aligned with, people development strategies
• What do you need to consider when introducing a mentoring programme in your organisation, such as its purpose, what do you want to achieve through mentoring? What infrastructure is needed? What mentor training & support will be provided? How will you ensure the quality of the mentoring and learning outcomes are met?
• What are the barriers to a successful mentoring programme, how can these be managed?