
MENTORING & CAREER ADVICE
The founder of Skilljoy, Michael Curth, has been a successful mentor to a diverse group of individuals in the work place over time. What he has found is:
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Business finds it difficult at times to manage talent effectively, because of the many constraints it faces, like cost pressure
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It is hard to take charge of your own development and career prospects – often you cannot rely on “the company” doing this for you
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Company politics can be a real challenge, especially for introverts
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Regarding key relationships (your direct manager, senior stakeholders) – having a neutral advisor and sounding board will help remove the barriers and transform the situation
The Skilljoy Approach
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Creating a mentoring contract (agreeing objectives and scope)
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Tailoring the mentoring approach to the needs and interest of the individual
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Giving access to the mentor’s diary to enable quick and painless scheduling of mentoring sessions
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Ownership. The Mentee is in charge to develop their personal growth