West Yorkshire Mentor Guide

The benefits of Mentoring Mentoring will have a clear and positive effect on a Mentee’s personal and professional development. Similarly, It also benefits the Mentor and the organisations they work for. The relationship between a Mentor and their Mentees can become a rewarding and long lasting experience. This is what author Simon Sinek has to say.

Becoming a Mentor builds lasting relationships with others and helps them by: • Giving them an insight into your work and career • Assisting them with practical tips on planning a successful job search strategy • Offering advice and guidance with their career thinking Developing understanding, skills and problem-solving support • Encouraging reflection and recognise and celebrate effective practice Identifying areas for development and improve self confidence It also benefits you by enabling insights into you own professionalism by allowing you to: • Develop and practise skills e.g. communication, questioning, self- reflection, creative thinking • Demonstrate your commitment to equality and diversity • Gain a real understanding of diversity issues facing the people profession • Share the knowledge and experience gained • Lead or participate in an innovative project • Improve job satisfaction, motivation and enhance peer recognition.

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