Reverse Mentoring
First popularised by former GE Chairman Jack Welsh in the late nineties, Reverse Mentoring has traditionally matched older colleagues with younger colleagues.
Patrice’s definition of Reverse Mentorings. “When a senior leader is mentored by a person from an under-represented background – by means of gender, age, ethnicity, disability to name a few. They become the novice and lean into their growth mindset to understand their biases and drive change when it comes to equity.”
LinkedIn Learning: Reverse Mentorship Essentials
Benefits of Reverse Mentoring
• Increased understanding of the Mentor around the leadership table of an organization.
• Leaders are opened up to learning and being curious again.
• Policies have a chance to be developed with a greater understanding of the impact on a wider group of individuals.
• Improved perception of the accessibility of leader.
• Greater engagement and more honest feedback throughout the business.
Dare to Lead with BrenÉ Brown
Brené and Patrice had a deep and insightful conversation about Reverse Mentoring, exploring the benefits and potential pitfalls, as well as some the experiences that bought Patrice to this point.
Listen via Spotify here:
