Mentoring Workshop

Mentoring is increasingly central to graduate training and development schemes. Mentoring is an effective mutual learning and development tool that benefits the trainees, mentors, line managers and the employer.

 
Core Objectives

•     Provide focus for those entrusted with the role of mentor
•     Build confidence for taking on the role of mentor
•     Highlight the learning potential of a trainee-mentor relationship
•     Provide current, relevant information and contact points
•     Outline Professional Institution requirements

Methodology

•     Informal one day course
•     Interactive group discussions
•     Presentations
•     Practical exercises

Benefits

•     Enhances trainees' career development
•     Improves results by challenging assumptions and changing behaviour
•     Mentor develops a broader knowledge of their company and profession
•     Satisfaction for mentor from helping less experienced colleagues
•     Job enrichment and building of wider networks
•     Increased self-confidence and visibility with the company
•     Enhanced image of company to potential graduate recruits
•     Cost effective method of staff development