Benefits: Mentoring

Who can participate?

Any manager or supervisor who has to make crucial business decisions and drive forward a business or a team, and who would benefit from the experience of someone who has been in that same position. In short, YOU!!!!

Why participate?

The key benefits are:

• Raising business horizons;
• An external 'warts and all' viewpoint;
• Greater self-awareness;
• A more focused approach to developing the business;
• Greater ideas and focus on the bigger picture.

The mentor acts as a sounding board for exploring new possibilities and new ways of approaching problems, with the opportunity to think through the direction of the business.

What will your Mentor do for you?

• Offer an impartial view on business issues;
• Develop your problem solving skills;
• Offer their experience, expertise and guidance;
• Build confidence;
• Widen your network of contact and opportunities.

What your Mentor cannot do for you

• Solve your problems for you;
• Tell you what to do;
• Offer business advice.

How does it work?

The simplicity of this programme is the key to its success as it gives business access to a mentor on an individual basis, for an official maximum period of 12 months. This allows your business to share the mentor's expertise and also have the motivation, understanding and support for between 2-4 hours once a month, with regular contact throughout the month between meetings.

This allow business to access this information without monopolizing their time, just short sharp bursts of the mentor time to get them to where they want to go with the business.

What mentoring options are available?

One to One mentoring – the Mentor and the participant 1 on 1.

Group Mentoring – be part of a group that goes through joint sessions/workshops.

On-Line Mentoring – use the convenience and accessibility of the on-line service. 

How do I get started?

Skills

Businesses will be matched with a mentor who has strengths and experience in the areas in which they have expressed a need.

Experience/Business Background

It will also take into account the industry sector and business background of the mentor. However, it is not crucial for the mentor to come from the same sector as the business.

Personality

The first introductory meeting is a key part of the matching process and allows both parties to identify the chemistry that exists between them, also whether or not an ongoing relationship is likely to work.

At this stage there is a 'no faults' opt-out, should either party feel this is necessary, and we will simply re-match at the earliest opportunity.

THE SERVICE IS FREE: SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

To find out how Business Mentoring can work for you, contact Carolyn Maniukiewicz on the 01771 644163 or via email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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