Reverse Mentoring

What is Reverse Mentoring?

Reverse mentoring is a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiative. It brings diverse perspectives together, amplifies the voices of underrepresented groups, ensures their opinions are valued, helps balance power dynamics within the organization, and provides an equitable learning process for everyone.

Reverse mentoring is a transformative consulting model designed to foster deep understanding across social and organizational boundaries. In this framework, ‘the other’ represents anyone outside one’s immediate professional or social sphere – whether hierarchical, generational, or cultural:

  • Young professionals vs senior leaders
  • Gender identities and sexual orientations
  • Individuals with varying physical and cognitive abilities
  • People from different socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Individuals from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds
  • Employees from various business units
  • Different organizational levels

Why Invest in Reverse Mentoring?

  • To foster a more inclusive culture by bridging gaps between diverse age groups, cultural backgrounds, and experience levels
  • To raise awareness needed to break down systemic barriers and combat unconscious biases,
  • To help disadvantaged individuals recognize their talents and potential while supporting their leadership development,
  • To establish open and effective communication channels, creating healthier feedback mechanisms,
  • To gain broader perspectives through diverse viewpoints and experiences, enabling innovative and effective approaches to solving organizational challenges,
  • To assist in adapting ways of working to changing conditions,
  • To inspire leaders for the envisioned future, helping them stay current by keeping up with developments in their fields.

Scope

  • Branding the program
  • Collection of applications
  • Selection and matching
  • Agenda design
  • Profile analysis and pre-test
  • Training and briefing
  • Supervision
  • Post-test
  • Evaluation report

For further details or to request a meeting, please contact: [email protected]