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3 Outcomes of Reverse Mentoring

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While mentoring roles of the past were reserved for the most senior members of our society or the executive level of an organization, today’s mentors are present in every generation and in every role. In the past, mentoring was a one-way street—from elder to younger. Adoption of new technology. Retention of employees.

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Bridge the Women and Leadership Gap With Mentors, Training

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Parental leave options for men and women do more to support women’s leadership roles than policies focused on maternity leave alone. Provide access to mentors. Pairing women with mentors dramatically improves their visibility and access to senior leaders, increasing their chances for promotion.

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Millennial Leadership Development: Building the Business Case & Getting Started

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For millennials—a generation known to seek continuous feedback—a strong and open relationship with a mentor is frequently a key element of success. According to the 2016 Deloitte Millennial Survey , those intending to stay with their organization for more than five years are twice as likely to have a mentor than not.

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Learning in the Workplace: Put Your Managers at the Helm

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Enabling leaders to support employee learning has become necessary for organizations to address the growing skills gap. Given the influence and trust managers have with team members, it’s important to ensure they’re comfortable and confident supporting employees in their development. Provide manager training.

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Creativity in the Workplace, Part 2: How to Teach Creativity

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They’ll also have broader networks of peers and mentors to draw on for inspiration. Encourage employees to learn skills that support creative thinking. Sharpening these skills supports collaboration and brainstorming. Practice makes perfect. Take training in soft skills, like communication or critical thinking.

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How Writing a Learning Journal Can Increase Critical Thinking Skills

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Learning journals can be made a part of a learning plan through the support of a learning management system. Last, and certainly not least, making journal writing part of our routine means that we do actually take time out to reflect on what might be happening in our practice and in our lives generally.

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