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Discover Effective Mentorship: Approaches That Work
What They Are, What Works, and When to Use Them When most people think of mentoring, they picture a wise mentor sharing advice with a less experienced mentee. That’s part of it, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. To create a successful mentorship experience, you need to understand which matching approach / structure best fits your goals, people, capacity to manage, and environment. Let’s break down the most common types, their pros and cons, and when to use each. 1. One-on
Oct 293 min read
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How to Make the Best Mentorship Matches: An Overview
A successful mentorship program is engaging, supportive, and ultimately has a lasting impact on the participants. One of the critical pieces of programming is making great matches. Whether you are matching employees, students to alumni, or community members, it’s important to remember that you are working with people. People and their lives are complex, so don’t be afraid to put time and energy into your matching. There are a number of methods and strategies you can use to ma
Aug 64 min read
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To Pay or Not To Pay: Exploring Compensation for Mentors
In this issue, we’re diving into a topic that sparks a lot of conversation:  Should mentors be compensated?  While it may feel controversial in some circles, I see our role at EnPoint as community builders—bringing people together to explore new ideas with open minds.  When we work with organizations designing mentorship programs, we always start with this:  What do your people need? What matters most to them?  There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but when programs are
Jun 174 min read
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Mentorship + Sponsorship
Learn the difference, why they matter, and how to choose the best style program for your organization!
Apr 215 min read
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Navigating the Future of Work at Cannexus 2025
The annual Cannexus conference is a pivotal event for career development professionals and those working in the workforce development space,
Feb 116 min read
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Building Bridges: How Effective Mentorship Drives Talent Development and Retention
Effective mentorship programs are those that are meaningful for all parties involved—mentors, mentees, and the organization.
Jan 285 min read
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Mentorship Insider Presents: Maximizing Impact: Monitoring and Measuring Mentorship Programs
Embarking on your first mentorship program can be an exciting journey, filled with the promise of growth and development for both mentors...
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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Mentorship Insider Presents: 4 Mistakes Mini-Series Mistake #3: Lack of Clear (& Consistent) Communication
Welcome to the third edition in our 4 Mistakes series! In this edition we'll be diving into a lack of clear and consistent communication!
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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Mentorship Insider Presents: 4 Mistakes Mini-Series Mistake #2: The Wild West Mentorship Program
The second edition of our Mini Series with remedies for common mistakes we've witnessed organizations make when creating mentorship programs
Apr 23, 20245 min read
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Mentorship Insider Presents: 4 Mistakes Mini-Series Mistake #1: Lacking a Defined Objective
Mentorship can be a support to a number of people initiatives in an organization, from increasing employee engagement, supporting...
Mar 14, 20245 min read
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Mentorship Insider Presents:
The Value of Peer Mentorship for Professional Development
Nov 21, 20239 min read
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Mentorship Insider Presents:
Unlocking Talent Through Mentorship: Exploring the differences between Informal & Formal Mentorship As you navigate the maze of talent...
Oct 5, 20238 min read
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4 Critical Mistakes Employers Should Avoid
When Creating A Mentorship Program The mentor/mentee relationship can be powerful, often creating opportunities that are vital to...
Aug 4, 20235 min read
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5 Lesson I've Learned In 5 Years of Business
EnPoint has always been fuelled by a passion for helping others cultivate meaningful careers. To share her knowledge, Chantal Brine has...
Aug 4, 20236 min read
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How To Build Your Career Target
As part of our career kickstarter program, EnPoint aims to help participants uncover their ideal career target.
Aug 23, 20223 min read
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Mentorship is Critical For Workers & Employers Who Are Investing in Reskilling & Upskilling
Many factors have attributed to rising unemployment rates. The question is, what are employers doing to support employees?
Jul 1, 20226 min read
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3 Reasons Why Mentorship Matters in Your Career
Read these 3 powerful stories about why mentorship can be a major catalyst in transforming your career.
Jun 30, 20227 min read
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Why Mentorship is Essential To Creating a Purposeful Life and Career
From the beginning of time, human beings have taught and shown each other how to navigate life through shared experience, offering advice, a
Jun 30, 20225 min read
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What's the Difference Between Mentorship & Sponsorship?
Professional Development Relationships that Grow with Your Career, and Why You Need Both At En Point, we don’t believe in a ‘one size...
Jun 16, 20227 min read
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Why Every Student Should Have a Mentor
84% of students change their career paths before they turn 25, and a LinkedIn study found that millennials will change jobs an average of...
Jun 15, 20227 min read
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