MENTORING & CAREER ADVICE

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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

• It is hard to take charge of your own development and career prospects – often you cannot rely on “the company” doing this for you

• Company politics can be a real challenge, especially for introverts

• Regarding key relationships (your direct manager, senior stakeholders) – having a neutral advisor and sounding board will help remove the barriers and transform the situation

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The Skilljoy Approach

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• Creating a mentoring contract (agreeing objectives and scope)

• Tailoring the mentoring approach to the needs and interest of the individual

• Giving access to the mentor’s diary to enable quick and painless scheduling of mentoring sessions

• Ownership. The Mentee is in charge to develop their personal growth