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As the new year approaches, is your talent development and mentorship strategy where you want it to be? Our 2025 workplace mentoring calendar is packed with innovative ideas and practical initiatives to help you drive forward impactful mentorship programs. ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02Z6_Gs0 #talentstrategy #2025strategy #2025calendar #mentorshipprogram #employeedevelopment #10KC

We recently joined CI Financial to discuss the launch of their new mentorship program. 10KC Co-founder David Wilkin shared valuable tips on how mentorship can drive successful outcomes and elevate client service. Take a listen! “[A mentorship program] is going to guide you to get to those outcomes in a lot more effective ways versus expecting that all of you are the PhDs, authors, and experts on how to make this all happen. I think the other part that organizations often forget is—if you were to just remove all of this from an organization—there's so much data that shows that without relationships, without networks, without mentors, you're just not going to service your clients as effectively. And if you're not doing that internally, do you really think that people are going to do that externally all that effectively?" - Dave Wilkin #employeedevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #mentorshipprogram #mentorshipsoftware #10KC

Sure, mentors have a wealth of knowledge that they can pass on to their mentees. But it’s also a unique opportunity for mentors to learn from others at a different stage in their career journey and become better leaders. Let’s explore the two-way value of mentorship and some key lessons that mentors can take away from their mentees. ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02__qv40 #leadershipskills #leadershipdevelopment #managerdevelopment

January (National Mentoring Month) is around the corner! Here are 5 steps to set up a thriving mentorship program in 2025 ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02_GpdX0 It's the perfect time to launch (or reinvigorate) mentoring initiatives that go beyond basic connections and drive real impact for both employees and the business. #mentorshipmonth2025 #mentorshipstrategy #mentorshipsoftware #10KC

We were thrilled to recently join CI Financial and invigorate the launch of their new mentorship program. Hear directly from incredible leaders who are pushing mentorship forward: 💬 “Wealth management is a very complex business. [...] So with mentorship programs, it's really a chance to learn more, both on a personal level, but also about what's going on in the business, just to create a more agile and open minded organization” - Sarah Schroeder, Head of HR Business Partners Canada. 💬 “The mentorship program is a great way to instill the growth mindset in an organic, natural kind of connection between employees and also get insight into what the next generations of leaders are looking to accomplish.” Lillian Misheal, Director, Human Resources, Business Partner #mentorship #leadershipdevelopment #employeedevelopment #10KC

Want to prove the ROI of your mentorship program? Surveys are a great way to collect qualitative data and feedback by diving into the experience of mentors and mentees. This guide provides actionable strategies to help you design surveys that uncover your mentorship program’s wider impact on the business. ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02_cvlM0 #mentorshipstrategies #mentorshipROI #mentorshipsoftware #10KC

While any mentoring program is a good start, the best (and most effective) programs are strategically planned to maximize business outcomes from the get-go. Here are some signs that your mentoring program is set up for success and will make an impact on your business ➡️ #mentorshipstrategies #mentorshipROI #mentorshipsoftware #10KC

It's time to embrace mentorship as an always-on strategy that drives continuous growth while delivering measurable impact. Meet with us and discover how ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02Z7c6H0 💡 Here are some initial tips: 1️⃣ Beyond individual development, consider how mentorship can support larger business objectives. For example: - Onboarding: Accelerate new hire integration. - Retention: Foster a sense of belonging and connection. - Leadership: Develop your next generation of leaders. - Inclusion: Create a more connected and equitable workplace. 2️⃣ Explore the value of mentorship at every stage of the employee lifecycle: - Early career: Guide career exploration and skill-building. - Mid-career: Facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and advancement. - Late career: Encourage legacy building and knowledge transfer. 3️⃣ Integrate mentorship into your company culture. Expand beyond traditional 1:1 mentoring to elevate: - Cross-company networking: Connect employees across departments and roles. - Mentoring circles or groups: Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and support. - Strategic conversation guides: Provide guidance to deepen relationships, accelerate growth, and enhance collaboration through mentorship and connection initiatives. 4️⃣ Measure and connect the dots between mentorship and high-priority business outcomes: - Program health: Participation, engagement, completion, feedback. - Business outcomes: Are employees more productive? Performing at a higher level? Staying with the company longer? These lagging insights are the real indicators of success. Ready to dive in? Book a 10KC demo ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02Z7c6H0

While in a perfect world, every employee would serendipitously encounter the colleagues, conversations, and connections they need to thrive...the reality is actually quite different. Without intentional efforts by your organization, knowledge silos grow, isolation builds, and there are missed opportunities for collaboration. Of course, you can't force meaningful workplace relationships–but you can strategically nurture them. Keep reading to understand how you can ensure that connection initiatives deliver tangible ROI ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02Z6_Gy0 #connectedworkplace #mentorshipsoftware #10KC

With the rise of lattice-style career paths and constantly shifting work environments, traditional ways of employee development just aren't enough on their own. We need to meet the needs of today's employees, who are craving dynamic, engaging, and personalized learning experiences. And it's not just about employee satisfaction. Gallup's State of the Global Workplace: 2024 Report confirms what many leaders already know—engaged employees are more productive, profitable, and less likely to leave. Explore why a human-centered approach to employee development—one that prioritizes mentorship and social-based learning alongside more traditional methods – is essential for building a thriving workforce and driving business success. Keep on reading ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02Z6Wss0 #mentorship #employeedevelopment #10KC