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Mentorship
Can mentorship work in South African businesses?
• We have a past filled with debilitating paternalism
• Cultures that have been polarized by different views and approaches
• Low levels of trust that exist between employees and management
• The working environment is littered with would be mentors that are troubled and unsure about their own futures
• Some managers see this process as a wonderful opportunity to "westernize" protégé
• How do we know that mentors are not passing on their "bad management genes" or that part of the culture that we want to get rid of?
• Would the one they are mentoring push them out?
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Mshado
A ceremony for mentors and mentees – the aim: to build a meaningful relationship.
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Mentorship
"Changing technology needs changing skills, new technology, new skills. The person who wants to succeed in a ever changing world, should create shortcuts by seeking mentors and coaches. The mentor opens the doors, the coach guides them through."
Purpose
To equip mentors with the necessary skills to pass on knowledge, experience and expertise by way of a meaningful relationship that is structured and planned. The end result is the protégé’s competence.
The PDD way
Sharing analogies with lions, our training approach is unique yet holistic. We analyze the four phases of the mentor protégé relationship and focus on the role that the mentor has to play in each. Considerable emphasis is placed on those areas of the relationship that would require particular skills.
By employing the Thomas International management tool (PPA profiles), we facilitate the development of the relationship that is about to be formed.
Outcomes
- Developing self awareness about own strengths and development areas
- Growing insight into own behavior and the requirements of effective mentorship
- Increased levels of trust between mentor and protégé
- Improved communication and interaction
- Clear roles and a structured relationship with regards to mutual expectations
- Improved mentor-protégé relationship because of insight in the management of each other
- A well managed development plan for the protégé
- Better knowledge and acceptance of individual differences
- Motivated mentors
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