Change Management
Moving Forward
I am a fan of Jack Canfield’s work, many years ago reading his book Chicken Soup for the Soul (he has since published many more ‘Chicken Soup’ books). I receive regular Jack Canfield blog posts Read more…
Learning & Development
Topics of Interest Sessions: Another way to build mentoring capability and sustainability
Topics of Interest Sessions: Another way to build mentoring capability and sustainability I completed a mentoring programme evaluation for an organisation last year which highlighted many good practices as well as some areas where a little Read more…
Learning & Development
Peer Mentoring and Communities of Practice
Peer Mentoring and Communities of Practice I have added this article as a supplement to the CoP article above, as I have found that mentors and mentees who engage in CoPs really benefit from continuing Read more…
Learning & Development
Building Resilience Through Mentoring
Building Resilience Through Mentoring We live in a world of change, with different challenges presenting themselves at times, both in our professional and personal lives. Changes and challenges can be stressful, requiring us to review Read more…
Communication
How to start, continue and finish the mentoring conversation (the SCF Model™)
How to Start, Continue and Finish the Mentoring Conversation (the SCF Model™) Here are some suggested phrases that you may find helpful when you are starting the conversation in your mentoring meetings, when you want Read more…
Communication
What questions do I ask?
What Questions Do I Ask? Effective questioning requires the ability to listen. Using questions to assist with listening and understanding is an essential skill for the mentor and the mentee. For example, the mentor uses Read more…
Communication
Am I really listening?
Am I Really Listening? Steven Covey in his book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (first published in 1988) says that a lot of people listen with the intent to reply and not to understand, Read more…
Reflection
A Mentor’s Self Reflection
A Mentor’s Self Reflection Self-reflection is a useful, strategic activity for the mentor to engage in, as it prompts deeper level thinking about their role as a support person, their skills and knowledge, and how Read more…