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Category: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

 How Peer Mentoring Programs for Women Empower them in their Careers
September 25, 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How Peer Mentoring Programs for Women Empower them in their Careers

Peer mentoring enables people at similar career stages to offer guidance, support, and constructive feedback to one another. It is a contemporary approach that emphasizes professional growth and shared learning. Peer mentoring for women has become extremely relevant in modern workplaces,…

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 Storytelling in Mentoring: How to Invest in Women Leaders
May 18, 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Storytelling in Mentoring: How to Invest in Women Leaders

The business sector has made progress in enhancing gender diversity and elevating the proportion of women in executive and C-suite leadership positions. Since women contribute diverse viewpoints and methods to the office, the workplace is more inclusive, and the organization…

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 Guidelines for Building Inclusive Workplaces with Employee Resource Groups
March 26, 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Guidelines for Building Inclusive Workplaces with Employee Resource Groups

Over the past year, discussions around diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace have rightfully taken center stage. As companies reflect inward on how to cultivate a culture where all employees feel valued and empowered, employee resource groups (ERGs) have…

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 What are DEI Goals and How to Set Them in Organizations?
March 16, 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

What are DEI Goals and How to Set Them in Organizations?

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are crucial components for creating a successful and inclusive workplace. With the growing awareness and importance of creating diverse and equitable environments, many organizations have begun to set specific goals to improve their workplace culture…

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 The Benefits of Gender Diversity in the Workplace
March 12, 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The Benefits of Gender Diversity in the Workplace

Gender diversity in the workplace has been a hot topic for years, and for good reason. While strides have been made towards equality in the workforce, there is still much progress to be made. The benefits of having a diverse…

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 Importance of Mentoring Women in the Workplace
March 4, 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Importance of Mentoring Women in the Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic has widened the gender disparity in the workplace. The overall impact has been far more damaging for women than for men. A large number of women lost their jobs, had to take major cuts in salaries, and…

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 How to Build a “Women Mentoring Women” Program
February 21, 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How to Build a “Women Mentoring Women” Program

The importance of a “Women Mentoring Women” program lies in its ability to address gender-specific challenges and foster an empowering environment for professional growth. This initiative provides a structured platform for women to share experiences, navigate career obstacles, and offer…

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 The Impact of Mentorship on Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in the Workplace
February 10, 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Learning and Development

The Impact of Mentorship on Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in the Workplace

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) play a crucial role in organizations that represent various facets of human experience. There’s a growing recognition of the significance of mentorship in promoting diversity and inclusion. In this context, diversity is directly connected to mentorship,…

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 Mentoring for Global Diversity: Navigating Cross-Cultural Dynamics
January 26, 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mentoring for Global Diversity: Navigating Cross-Cultural Dynamics

As leaders and mentors, we are faced with the challenge of guiding individuals and teams that are increasingly diverse in terms of cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. With companies operating on a global scale and remote work becoming the new norm, our…

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 How to Promote Gender Equality in Mentorship Programs
January 24, 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How to Promote Gender Equality in Mentorship Programs

Gender equality has become an indispensable need in society and the global workplace. Mentorship programs play a vital role in helping organizations achieve this goal. These programs provide opportunities for individuals to learn from experienced colleagues and gain valuable insights.…

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 Importance of Mentoring Gen Z Women in STEM
October 17, 2023 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Importance of Mentoring Gen Z Women in STEM

In recent years, a striking paradigm shift has been observed with Gen Z women embracing the realm of STEM enthusiastically. Nonetheless, a considerable gender disparity exists, as fewer females showcase a fascination for STEM professions in comparison to their male equivalents. A…

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 Fostering Diversity and Inclusion with Mentoring
October 25, 2022 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Fostering Diversity and Inclusion with Mentoring

Diversity and inclusion are a priority for today's workforce, even better when there's a mentoring program in place. Here's an answer to all your WHYs!

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 4 Characteristics of a Quality Mentoring Match
July 12, 2021 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

4 Characteristics of a Quality Mentoring Match

A quality mentor-mentee relationship is the crux of any successful match. Here are the four main things in every single successful mentoring relationship.

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 Improve Your Workplace Culture With A Mentoring Program
February 15, 2021 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Improve Your Workplace Culture With A Mentoring Program

Workplace culture is a deciding factor whether employees will stick to or leave an organization. A mentoring program can improve work culture in many ways.

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 Why Your Company Needs More Women Leaders
November 12, 2020 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Leadership Initiatives

Why Your Company Needs More Women Leaders

Despite having less representation in leadership than men, women tend to outperform men across a number of measures related to leadership.

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 The Value of Mentoring Women
August 31, 2020 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The Value of Mentoring Women

Mentoring your women employees can be helpful in a number of ways. Learn how a mentor can help women professionals grow and advance in their careers.

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 Tactics to Make Your Organization More Inclusive to Women
April 23, 2020 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Tactics to Make Your Organization More Inclusive to Women

Women are underrepresented at every level in corporate America. If your company want to see more women in leadership positions, consider these tactics.

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 Tips for Mentoring Women
February 25, 2020 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Leadership Initiatives

Tips for Mentoring Women

Many organizations want to increase the number of women at the executive level. One of the most effective tactics to do it is mentoring women employees.

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 The Pro’s and Con’s of Women-Only Mentoring Programs
January 27, 2020 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The Pro’s and Con’s of Women-Only Mentoring Programs

Organizations starting a mentoring program to increase gender diversity have a difficult decision to make: should the mentoring program be women-only?

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January 22, 2020 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Leadership Initiatives

To Increase Women in Leadership, Turn to Mentoring

Getting more women into leadership positions won’t happen with a single intervention. However, few programs make a stronger impact than mentoring.

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 Managing Diversity in the Workplace: It Starts with a Conversation
May 9, 2017 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Managing Diversity in the Workplace: It Starts with a Conversation

Need help in managing diversity in the workplace? Encourage your mentor and mentees to have a conversation around diversity.

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 How One Boss Morphed into Coach, Mentor, & Friend
January 19, 2017 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How One Boss Morphed into Coach, Mentor, & Friend

It’s National Mentoring Month 2017. Check out stories about our experience with mentors, mentees, and even coaches.

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 How My Mentor Helped Me Find My Confidence
January 11, 2017 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How My Mentor Helped Me Find My Confidence

How did my mentor help me find my confidence? Check out this personal stories about my experience with mentoring.

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 Mentoring Women: Tips for Finding Mentors
April 20, 2016 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mentoring Women: Tips for Finding Mentors

When it comes to mentoring women, one of the biggest challenges women face is finding a mentor in the first place. Here are few tips to find your mentor.

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 Does Your Company Have a Mentoring Philosophy?
May 6, 2015 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Does Your Company Have a Mentoring Philosophy?

Companies offering a business mentoring program should have a mentoring philosophy that they stand behind. Learn more.

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January 14, 2015 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Diversity Challenges: Can Mentoring Always Help?

Mentoring and Diversity may lead to a more successful diversity program and, ultimately, a more successful company. Learn more.

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December 19, 2014 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mentoring and Diversity

Diversity mentoring programs are powerful and should be implemented within the right context. Learn more here.

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June 16, 2014 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Make Millennials Love to Work for Your Company. Think Mentoring.

Mentoring can help your company to attract the best and brightest recent college grads. Here's how!

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April 30, 2014 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

With Mentoring Make Your Company a Better Place to Work

A corporate mentoring program tells your employees that you care about their development and you care about them, because they matter.

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February 5, 2014 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Why We Use The Term ‘Mentoree’

The key idea behind the term 'mentoree' is to modify the existing word so that we could highlight our niche, business mentoring.

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January 22, 2014 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Corporate Mentoring Testimonials

It’s easy for us to say we’re the experts in corporate mentoring programs. But don’t take our word for it. Read what some of our happy clients have to say.

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January 20, 2014 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How to lead group mentoring sessions

For mentors who are in charge of managing and leading a group of mentorees.

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January 16, 2014 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Self-disclosure within a mentoring relationship

Mentors are tasked with guiding their mentorees in developing their careers—not in one's recovery from a bad family history. How personal should the relationship get?

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 3 Lessons from Rudolph on Managing Diversity in the Workplace
December 25, 2013 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

3 Lessons from Rudolph on Managing Diversity in the Workplace

Mentoring has proven to be highly effective to reduce the barriers to equal opportunity. Learn how mentoring can manage Diversity at Workplace.

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November 20, 2013 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

What if this happened to you? A lesson in the value of mentoring

Mentoring can be a valuable asset to you if you lose your job. Read how.

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September 25, 2013 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How Can Your Company Motivate Mentors?

To motivate mentors, there are two important factors your company should emphasize: value and time commitment.

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September 13, 2013 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

3 Problems and Solutions with Mentoring Matching

Matching pairs properly in a mentoring program is a critical component of a successful program. We discuss 3 typical problems and solutions.

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March 21, 2013 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Women and Mentoring

Sheryl Sandberg: a leader who values and shares the importance of mentoring in advancing one's career and removing barriers to equal opportunity.

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October 23, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How Do I Sell My Boss On A Mentoring Program?

If you are going to sell your boss on a mentoring program, you need to have a strategic vision of what the program will look like in your company.

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 When you DON’T need a mentor
October 8, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

When you DON’T need a mentor

People often confuse coaching and mentoring. Though related, they are not the same. A mentor may coach, but a coach does not mentor.

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 Managing Generational Diversity In Workplace Through Reverse Mentoring
September 25, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Managing Generational Diversity In Workplace Through Reverse Mentoring

Generational diversity in the workplace is as important as other DEI initiatives. Check out how to create a diverse workforce by using reverse mentoring.

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September 13, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Get Your University to Support an Alumni Mentoring Program

Why you should get your University to support an University Alumni Mentoring Program for purposes of knowledge transfer.

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September 6, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The Best Mentoring Takes Time

Who do you think benefits most from a business mentoring relationship--the mentor or the mentoree? Could it be both?

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August 30, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Introverts vs. Extroverts: Mentoring Diversity In The Workplace

Personality styles are another way to define diversity in the workplace. How can mentoring help to foster that diversity? Read to know.

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May 2, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

4 Reasons Why Women to Women Mentoring is Important

Women often face difficulties in finding mentors. Organizations can alleviate those problems by offering women to women mentoring.

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April 27, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

3 Ways Employee Mentoring Boosts Company Morale

Boosting employee morale can be a challenge. Learn how an employee mentoring program can help meet that challenge.

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March 13, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Leadership Initiatives

Women in the Field of Mentoring

Women need a professional mentoring experience, such as women mentoring networks, to give them access to the upper strata of business.

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March 2, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How can mentoring help rapidly expanding global companies?

Mentoring is a key component for any organization that strives for a stronger international workforce.

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February 27, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

A Writer’s Mentoring Blog

Mentoring applies to so many different aspects of people's lives as well as different professions. Want to read a writer's mentoring blog to understand it?

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February 20, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Actress’ Role of a Lifetime: Being a Mentor

How does business mentoring compare to Hollywood mentoring?

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February 11, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How Would You Handle These Mentoring Situations?

As in everyday life, uncomfortable situations occasionally arise between a mentoring pair. How do you handle these situations?

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January 20, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Case Study Shows Impact in Retention of Women & People of Color

Business mentoring case study reveals impact on women and diverse groups.

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January 16, 2012 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Benefits of Mentoring: The Ideal Mentee Profile

List of key attributes for mentorees who are taking part in a mentoring relationship.

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December 5, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Keeping Balance in a Mentoring Relationship

We all struggle with the need to be truly ourselves while at the same time, being able to adapt to a group and engage with others.  It's a balancing act.

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November 9, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Exploring a Mentoree’s Strategic Relationships Within the Company

Questions that may be used by a mentoring pair to enhance discussions about mentoree's strategic relationships within company.

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October 17, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Why Mentoring In A Down Economy Is Critical

In a down economy, mentoring can provide employees with a place to share the challenge of increased output with fewer resources.

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October 12, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Millenials & Mentoring: Communicating or Relating?

Mentoring is about having a quality relationship with a more experienced person who facilitates the development of the mentee. Read on.

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October 3, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Confronting One’s Fears in a Mentoring Relationship

One of the jobs of a mentor is to assist mentorees in overcoming fears and obstacles.

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September 16, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The Commandments of Mentoring

The commandments of corporate mentoring. Check out the list of 10 commandments for mentors and 10 commandments for mentees.

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 Corporate Mentoring Models: One Size DOESN’T Fit All!
September 12, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Corporate Mentoring Models: One Size DOESN’T Fit All!

All corporate mentoring models are not created equal. You may use one model type or a combination of models for your corporate mentoring program.

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August 29, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Leadership Initiatives

Develop Your Employees Into Tomorrow’s Leaders

Mentoring is a strategic initiative pairing jr. employees with sr. employees.

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August 19, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Corporate Mentoring & Social Learning

Social Learning in the workplace. Using corporate mentoring and coaching tools as a social learning tool.

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July 26, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Are You Listening?

It's never too late to improve your listening skills in the workplace. We can always improve our listening skills that we often take for granted. See how.

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July 22, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Article on Cross Cultural Mentoring

I recently came across a brief article on inclusiveness in cross-cultural mentoring that provides valuable insight into this issue.

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July 21, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Not Again! Corporate Mentoring vs. Corporate Coaching

The differences between corporate mentoring and corporate coaching.

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July 13, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mark Twain believed in mentoring, do you?

Mark Twain said, the best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. Do you believe this?

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June 24, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mentoring Relationships: Persian Proverb

Persian proverb that relates to corporate mentoring and coaching.

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June 17, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Online Mentoring Program Manager Certification Course

Management Mentors announces new online certification course for Mentoring Program Managers.

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June 16, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mentoring and Father’s Day

President Barack Obama mentors his daughters, and stresses the importance of fathers' presence in the lives of their children.

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May 17, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Fired by her Mentor

Take care not to pair corporate mentorees with their direct report at work.

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May 13, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Does your program meet the standards for professional mentoring?

How do you know if your mentoring program is a world-class professional program?

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April 27, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Prince William’s “mum” mentored him from an early age

Princess Di spent time mentoring Prince William to become a well-rounded man for his wife.

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March 30, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Lean on Me – Mentoring as an Anti-Bullying Tool

Talk to your mentor about workplace bullying. Mentoring can be a great anti-bullying tool.

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March 28, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

More Misinformation About Mentoring

Trying to keep up with what is happening in the field, I do research and the other day I came upon a blog by Amy Gallo that included the following.

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March 2, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Have you participated in an ERG?

Organizations incorporate mentoring programs to their succession planning to help the employees enhance their career within the organization.

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February 15, 2011 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Tiny Technology With A Big Mentoring Difference!

As companies become increasingly more international this has an impact on recruiting and retaining qualified staff We know that mentoring has a sign

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September 27, 2010 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Have You Listened To Our FREE Podcasts On Corporate Mentoring?

In 2007, Mentoring Complete hosted its own Internet radio show. Now you can download our radio show in short but interesting 12-minute podcasts.

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August 13, 2010 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

MATCHING IN MENTORING FORCED OR VOLUNTARY?

Learn if mentoring matches should be voluntary. Click to read.

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 What’s frequently missing in mentoring programs?
July 14, 2010 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

What’s frequently missing in mentoring programs?

Some ideas on making your mentoring program more successful. Do you have critical components missing?

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June 11, 2010 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Did You Know? Some Mentoring Facts To Consider

Learn some reasons why a mentoring program is beneficial to an organization. Click to read.

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June 9, 2010 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Learn Why Mentoring Young Women And Girls Are Important

Learn when we should start mentoring future leaders. Click to read.

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May 7, 2010 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Leadership Initiatives

Mentoring Women Leaders From Developing Countries

Learn how Fortune's mentoring initiative helps women in developing countries. Click to read.

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March 3, 2010 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mentoring Benefits: Women & Mentoring

Learn why mentoring programs can be beneficial to women. Click to read.

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February 24, 2010 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How Are Gardening And Mentoring Similar?

View the 5 easy steps to either garden or to mentor. Click to read.

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November 20, 2009 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How Does Mentoring Help in Succession Planning?

Business mentoring can be helpful for succession planning. Click to learn more.

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October 21, 2009 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mentoring Tips: Supporting Diversity Initiatives

Mentoring tips: learn how to support diversity initiatives through mentoring.

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September 25, 2009 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Corporate Coaching vs Corporate Mentoring

Learn the differences between coaching and mentoring including the various types of relationships. Read on for more information.

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July 27, 2009 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mentoring Tips: The Process for the Diversity Manager

Mentoring tips: A formal mentoring program that focuses on diversity initiatives can help.

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July 8, 2009 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mentoring Tips: Changes Can Be Beneficial

The next time your mentor suggests that you should try to change something about yourself, or try something new, consider the possibility first.

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March 12, 2009 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Mentoring Women

Women possess natural talents and abilities and were mentored along the way. Mentoring can lead you to be stronger. How are you mentoring women?

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March 9, 2009 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Famous Mentoring Pairs

Some matches are good and others are bad. Hunter S. Thompson and Warren Zevon? Samuel Beckett and Peggy Guggenheim? What do you think?

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March 2, 2009 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

How not to mentor a diverse person!

When mentoring a diverse individual, don't look in a mirror - look through the clear glass.

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