Every successful organization values the input and impact of its people from top to bottom. Even still, leaders are essential to help guide the ship. Departments may struggle to operate without effective leadership, underscoring the vast importance of professional development and training for leaders. Leadership development programs can help organizations identify and train future leaders. Additionally, ongoing development opportunities can […]
Mentoring at work is no longer a luxury; it’s an imperative. Workers who don’t feel connected or who don’t see how your organization will help advance their careers are far more likely to quit. If current employment trends tell us anything about the nature of today’s workforce, it’s that we can’t just throw more money into people’s pockets and call […]
Generational Views on the Mentoring Process In conversations with HR practitioners and talent development leaders, people regularly ask me about one thing: the way that different generations view mentoring. This is a fascinating topic and one I’ve talked about over the years. To understand how different generations view workplace mentoring today, we need to first examine how mentoring came about […]
Looking Beyond Generational Labels We have written before about how different generations view mentoring, and how their generational perspectives may impact their approach to mentoring specifically. It’s an intriguing theory that can help make sense of why some people see mentoring as a way to advance their career while others may see it as a form of collaboration.
Best Practices and Benefits of Reverse Mentoring My colleague chrisbrowning recently wrote about the increase in conversations he’s been having with prospective clients about implementing a reverse mentoring program. As Chris explains, he’s been very excited about the growing interest in this process. Reverse mentoring is getting more attention due in large part to the strategic thinking and plans these […]
Fact: Having women in leadership roles increases a company’s bottom line. This Fast Company article from highlights some profound results from a Global Leadership Forecast study by DDI, the Conference Board and EY.The study found that companies with greater gender diversity reported they are: Twice as likely to have their leaders work together to create new solutions and opportunities 5 times more likely […]
Inspiring Change MentorcliQ is thrilled to announce the 2021 Mentoring ChangeMaker of the Year Award Winner: Mary Schlegel, Mentoring Program Manager at LabCorp! At MentorcliQ we believe that every employee deserves to be part of an inclusive work culture that embraces their diversity and allows them to engage, develop, and grow their career in an equitable way in the workplace. MentorcliQ’s […]
We all have labels that we use to describe ourselves, or that others use to describe us. How would you describe yourself? I would say I am a middle aged, cisgender white woman. I am a mother, wife, daughter, sister, niece, aunt. I am a writer, advocate, ally, and voice for one who is voiceless. I am a reader, a […]
#MentoringStories – Cardinal Health by MentorcliQ MentorcliQ kicks off 2020’s National Mentoring Month with the #MentoringStories series. National Mentoring Month is the time of year to reflect on mentoring relationships that have made an impact in your life and in your career. If you missed the first mentoring story featuring FOX you can catch up here. We are excited to […]
Mentoring For Your Diversity & Inclusion Goals It was early 1990-something when I was working in a manufacturing environment in an IT position. I was new to the field and new to the job, located in a rural part of Ohio, and really excited about the possibilities ahead of me. As a military brat, I was accustomed to hearing crude […]
