Today the panel will be talking about traditional mentorship and how it looks different across communities and contexts; the rise of reverse mentorship and its importance in intergenerational workforces; how to measure the success of mentor/mentee relationships and the common mistakes to look out for; and how to avoid the trap of seeking a mentor for the sake of it.       IN THIS EPISODE:   [01.40] Introductions to our Blended panellists.   ·       Dillon – Senior Consultant - People Consulting at EY ·       Sandi – Owner/Lead Reconciliation Trainer/Consultant at Mishkwe Enterprises ·       Sarah – Leadership Coach/Program Manager at Joyful Catholic Living LLC ·       Jill – Material Program Manager at Raytheon   [06.32] The group discuss traditional mentorship: what it means, what it can look like, and why it's so important.     "A traditional mentorship relationship would be pairing a senior person, who has a wealth of expertise in certain areas, with someone who's junior or trying to make their way up the ranks and get that knowledge transfer." Dillon   ·       Formal programs within a business ·       Informal relationships ·       Individuals connecting on a platform like LinkedIn, etc ·       How mentorship changes during the course of your career ·       How receptive you are to listening vs how willing people are to talk to you ·       Influence/looking up to someone   ·       How mentorship looks different in different contexts ·       Community ·       Indigenous peoples: o   Intergenerational trauma o   Traditional mentorship community structure o   Finding your path o   Affinity with mentors/mentees  o   Impact of removal of mentorship on community o   Internalized oppression   "For traditional indigenous communities' mentorship was a given. And with residential schools, mentorship was lost and destroyed." Sandi    ·       Personal and professional exploration ·       Flattening of traditional career trajectories – moving horizontally, not just vertically ·       Mentorship is not just about careers ·       Understanding the 'code of conduct' of the environment you're stepping into, so you're more likely to be successful  ·       How culture changes what a mentor/mentee relationship looks like ·       Responsibilities of mentors and mentees ·       Mutual respect ·       Impact of the pandemic ·       Remote mentors   ·       Matchmaking ·       Impact of personal life on work life ·       Natural chemistry of choosing mentors from your own culture/identity ·       Cross-cultural mentors o   Challenging yourself o   Identifying bias   "It allows for exploration; you can find your tribe… For underrepresented groups, there's often a feeling of isolation within corporate environments, and mentorship breaks down that feeling… it makes people feel seen and protected." Dillon   [42.18] The panel discuss how we measure the success of mentor/mentee relationships and share some of the common pitfalls or common mistakes to look out for. "Define success before you even take one step! I can think of so many mentor/mentee relationships where the emphasis has been on the sharing of the information, not on what they do with it." Sandi   ·       Time it takes for results to be realized ·       Who is successful, why, what can you learn? ·       Move away from judgement ·       Observing the skills, habits and traits that work   ·       Avoid putting all focus on just finding a mentor ·       Difference between coaching and mentoring ·       Setting expectations ·       Importance of common values ·       Organic evolution of relationships     [52.00] The group explore the rapidly growing trend of reverse mentorship: how it works, how it's different to traditional mentorship, and why it's key for organizations to support and embrace both forms. ·       Dillon's own experience of reverse mentorship, and an insight into the program at EY ·       Listen, learn, ask questions, challenge back ·       Wisdom from different generations ·       Building trust ·       Respect ·       Intent   "Humility builds bridges; egos burn them." Sandi   [01.09.38] The panel discuss what we can learn from their discussion and share key takeaways.   "Believe in your own superpowers and see how that can be complemented by a potential mentor or mentee." Dillon   ·       Patience ·       Power of social media ·       Work on your confidence ·       Do the research ·       Don't put people on a pedestal   ·       Be prepared ·       Honesty ·       Creating safe spaces ·       Empathy and humanity ·       Structure and boundaries ·       Transparency ·       Discovering mentorship all around you, in different places   "Be very clear about 'what is it I'm trying to learn?' and 'which ways am I trying to grow?' … So, by the time you meet your mentor, it's very clear you respect their time." Sarah   [01.22.24] The group reflect on the pressure to find a mentor, and their key takeaways for individuals trying to tackle that pressure.    "My view of mentorship has evolved… Over time, I went from 'I need to find a mentor' to 'I need to take control of my life and career.'" Sarah   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: You can connect with Dillon, Sandi, Jill and Sarah over on LinkedIn.  

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