Mentoring at work

Set up effective mentoring relationships that develop people and share knowledge.

Mentoring passes on knowledge that is rarely written down. This programme prepares mentors and mentees to build a useful relationship, hold good conversations and set goals. It can be run as part of a new mentoring scheme.

Who it is for: Experienced staff, new mentors, mentees and HR teams running mentoring schemes.

Duration: 1–3 days. Group size: up to 25. Format: on-site, virtual or blended, across Pakistan and online.

What it covers

• The mentor role
• Building the relationship
• Mentoring conversations
• Ending and reviewing

Outcomes

• Mentors and mentees understand their roles and what each can expect.
• Mentors hold useful conversations that help mentees think through challenges and grow.
• Each pair leaves with a simple mentoring agreement to guide their meetings.

Modules

• The mentor role: Mentoring and coaching, Expectations, Boundaries
• Building the relationship: Trust and confidentiality, First meetings, Agreements
• Good conversations: Listening and questions, Sharing experience, Giving feedback
• Progress and endings: Tracking goals, Reviewing the relationship, Closing well

Tools and takeaways

• Mentoring agreement
• First meeting guide
• Conversation question bank
• Goal tracker
• Review form

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