EnPoint Mentorship Blog

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

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

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

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From the beginning of time, human beings have taught and shown each other how to navigate life through shared experience, offering advice, a

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