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I first encountered the Cohen-Bradford model—and their 1989 publication—during an executive education course in the early 1990s- the book was crisp and fresh in its wrapper. It didn’t help me. At the time, I was blind to my inability to influence without authority. I believed that authority equalled influence. It didn’t. But I was too self-absorbed then to see that.… Read more
Addressing the Limitations of current Executive Education (a personal view)
The prevailing model of executive education is facing scrutiny for its effectiveness in equipping today’s business leaders with the skills necessary to navigate an increasingly complex and volatile business environment. Research and feedback from executives highlight several key limitations of traditional face-to-face lecture methods often utilised by Undergraduate facilitators (Klein et al 2023).… Read more
Rolling out an external mentoring program is more than just pairing up names and hoping for the best. This is the fourth instalment in mentoring; if you are new start here.
It’s about creating a strategic link between fresh perspectives and your business’s core needs. Let’s break down how we can make this relationship thrive, ensuring everyone from HR to the reporting officer and, of course, the mentee, is on the same page.… Read more
How can I start the mentoring journey?
I hope I’ve persuaded you to consider External mentors, if not please refer to my last discussion or here . If you’re looking for External mentoring how can you make the most out of this for your rising stars.
Before we even start scouting for mentors, it’s smart to pin down what we want our mentees to get out of this experience.… Read more
In an era where GEN Z and Millennial retention is a significant challenge, workplace mentoring has emerged as a guide to both individual careers and organizational paths to success and resilience. The evidence is compelling: when it comes to fostering job satisfaction, career progression, and organizational diversity, the role of mentoring is not just beneficial – it’s transformative. Last week I wrote about external mentoring, here’s some tangible evidence of the benefits of mentoring
The Mentee’s Journey: A Roadmap to Empowerment and Success
For the mentee, the benefits of a seasoned focussed mentor are not just statistically significant – they’re career-defining.… Read more