Benefits of Mentoring

There are many reported benefits of mentoring, not only for the mentee but also for all of the parties involved. The following benefits of mentoring have been taken from academic, practitioner, and company sources. (National Mentoring Network - 2002, Dr Segerman-Peck - 1990, Wickman and Sjodin -1997, Menttium, 2002, www.mentoringgroup.com)

Benefits for the Mentee:

  • Improved self-confidence and self esteem
  • Increased motivation
  • Broadened horizons and experience
  • Raised achievements and aspirations
  • Improved performance
  • Increased job satisfaction
  • Networking opportunities
  • Establish a balance between life and work
  • Self Directed Learning
  • Increased career mobility and career opportunities
  • Opportunity to give and receive feedback
  • Ability to get assistance with ideas
  • Opportunity to demonstrate strengths and explore potential
  • Develop visibility within or outside an organisation
  • Challenged to use talents and share expertise

Benefits for the Mentor:

  • Enhanced coaching, counselling listening and modelling skills
  • Sense of being needed and valued
  • Opportunity to develop and practise personal style of leadership
  • Opportunity to put something back into the community or to contribute something to others in organisation
  • Gain additional recognition and respect
  • Increased personal satisfaction
  • Opportunity to exercise creativity and best practice
  • Learn new perspective and approaches
  • Extended professional/community networks
  • Experience in dealing with challenging situations
  • A new focus and interest
  • Demonstrate expertise and share knowledge and skills
  • New opportunities