Reverse Mentoring:
Removing Barriers and Building Belonging in the Workplace
by Patrice Gordon
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Dive into current societal dynamics and discover how Reverse Mentoring enlightens and nurtures leadership empathy.
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Explore the necessary elements for starting a successful Reverse Mentoring program, from robust DEI strategies to commitment cultures.
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Examine HR’s potential role in steering the ship, ensuring participant well-being and overseeing the programme’s growth.
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How to guide senior leaders towards embracing the learner’s stance. Encourage reflective questions and exercises to bridge understanding and foster meaningful change.
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Supporting mentors in assuming their position as the authority of their own lived experience. Empowering them to share, influence and inspire shifts within the organisation.
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How to navigate the initial moments of awkwardness and strategise for sustained session success as the journey unfolds.
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Considering the next steps: how can leaders utilise newfound understanding to share lessons learned and drive change?
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Envision the utopia, and learn how we all play a role in creating it. Commit to listen, learn and act to foster a sense of belonging.