WIR Mentoring Session 2

• Personal Development
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

WIR Mentoring Session 2

Mentoring Relationships

Learning Outcome 1

Learning Outcomes

AC1.1 Describe what is meant by the term mentoring

AC1.2 Describe the qualities, values, and skills of a mentor and where they can be applied

Introduction to Mentoring

42%

42% of UK organisations facilitated or funded mentoring programmes in 2023

https://www.cipd.org/globalassets/media/knowledge/knowledge-hub/reports/2023-pdfs/2023-learning-at-work-survey-report-8378.pdf

84%

84% of employees say coaching should be part of every organisation's management and development programme.

https://www.i-l-m.com/learning-and-development/coaching-and-mentoring-qualifications

76%

76% of Fortune's top 25 companies offer mentoring programmes

https://mentoring.globalminded.org/en/types-of-companies-that-should-have-a-mentoring-program

Introduction to Mentoring

44%

44% of CEO's list mentoring programs as one of the three most effective strategies to enhance women's advancement into senior management

https://mentoring.globalminded.org/en/types-of-companies-that-should-have-a-mentoring-program

75%

75% of executives point to mentoring as playing a key role in their careers.

88%

Managerial productivity increased by 88% when mentoring was involved, versus only a 24% increase with training alone.

My First Mentor

Dorothy Blackburn

Cancer survivor and charity fundraiser.

Honest, empathetic, resilient,

great listener, trustworthy.

Dot provided me with a different 

perspective from my mother's.

Dot had an interesting life, not an easy one

Your mentoring experience

• Describe a mentor from your experience

• How did this mentor help you?

• What characteristics did the mentor have?

When suits YOU best for these classes

Monday 2pm

Monday 3pm

Thursday 2pm

Thursday 3pm

Evening Class

Your definition of mentoring.

What is Mentoring?

 "Mentoring is a process whereby an experienced, highly regarded, empathic person (the mentor) guides another individual (the mentee) in the development and re-examination of their own ideas, learning, and personal and professional development."

Source: Megginson, D., & Clutterbuck, D. (2005). Techniques for Coaching and Mentoring. Elsevier.

"Mentoring is a developmental process in which a more experienced person provides guidance and support to facilitate the growth of another person, both professionally and personally."

Source: Kram, K. E. (1985). Mentoring at Work: Developmental Relationships in Organizational Life. Scott, Foresman.

Coaching and Mentoring are terms that are often used interchangeably. What do you believe the differences are?

In your opinion, what benefits can Mentoring bring to the workplace?

Benefits of Mentoring

Increased employee retention

Key role in career development

Improved promotion opportunities

Can give a competitive advantage over rivals

Helps to develop skills as a leader

Allows people to think and develop initiative

Creates ownership

Can support the mission, culture,

and values of an organisation

Improves creativity

Attracts job candidates

A sense of support and encouragement

Increased knowledge and skill set

In your opinion, what qualities does an effective mentor require?

In your opinion, what skills does an effective mentor require?

In your opinion, what values does an effective mentor require?