Start the conversation with your team and take the initiative to be a part of our success. Use the getAbstract "Reverse Mentoring with Patrice Gordon" to get started.
STEP 2
Schedule a team meeting to discuss the questions.
STEP 3
Have a discussion with your team or reflect on the questions.
Discussion Questions:
Speaking of company culture, what conditions must be met for reverse mentoring to work? What are potential challenges and obstacles?
Communication, empathy and self-awareness are vital leadership skills. How can reverse mentoring help younger employees hone these skills?
How can reverse mentoring support building a learning culture?
Do you feel a reverse mentoring program could help to close generational gaps within your company?
Have you experienced reverse mentoring before? What has been your experience?
Take away:
Junior employees – particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds – have a lot to teach their supervisors. Leaders, after all, must understand the challenges their employees face before making executive decisions. Reverse mentoring can be a powerful tool to build trust and foster inclusion in your organization.
“My first tip is ensuring psychological safety, because in order for change to take place and in order for people to lean in with vulnerability, they first have to have trust.”
Brené Brown and Patrice Gordon Authors – Reverse Mentoring with Patrice Gordon
