Mentoring: Everyone’s Favorite Idea, Nobody’s Program

Ask any leader whether mentoring matters and you’ll get an enthusiastic yes. Ask to see the mentoring program, and things get awkward.

Mentoring shows up on nearly every list of ways to grow people. Yet many programs never get past the kickoff, fizzle after a few coffee meetings, or exist only on paper. Meanwhile, with fewer entry-level roles and stretched-thin managers, the need for someone to show people the ropes keeps growing. We’ll talk candidly about what makes mentoring stick, what makes it stall, and what L&D can realistically do about it.

What We Will Discuss

• Why mentoring programs lose steam once the launch excitement fades
• Formal programs versus informal connections, and whether one works better
• How to match mentors and mentees without it feeling forced
• Small, practical ways to build mentoring into the culture when a full program isn’t on the table

Come Ready to Contribute: Whether you’ve built a mentoring program, joined one, or found a mentor on your own, your experience belongs in this conversation.

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