TOP 10 TIPS: How to Run a Successful Mentoring Program
1. ENSURE SENIOR MANAGEMENT BUY-IN Ask a senior member of staff and/or divisional heads to promote the program in company-wide emails or announcements.
2. FOCUS ON WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Define program objectives before the start of the program. Integrate goal-setting into the Mentorloop recruitment form (or your other recruitment method) so you can measure against initial goals and gauge the success of the program.
3. SET EXPECTATIONS EARLY Inspire mentees to be proactive; they have the most to gain from the experience. Get employees in the habit of using Mentorloop, so that you can accurately track activity and engagement.
4. GET PEOPLE EXCITED! Bring awareness to the program launch date of with an event. Even a small event ensures mentorship is top-of-mind for employees and management, resulting in better engagement and better outcomes.
5. ACTIVELY ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS Set tasks in so mentees remember to introduce themselves and schedule their first meetings. Share checklists to coach them through the process - and show them what good mentoring looks like