Traditional mentoring involves senior leaders guiding junior employees. However, Reverse Mentoring flips this approach, offering senior leaders the opportunity to learn from the insights and perspectives of younger employees. This fosters a culture of mutual learning and innovation and brings fresh ideas and perspectives to the table.
GE’s Jack Welch introduced reverse mentoring in the late ’90s; it paired senior executives with younger employees to learn about technology and social trends.
Traditional reverse mentoring is often informal and lacks structure.
I have developed the “Generation Connect Matrix” through mentoring sessions with mentees across different age groups, economic backgrounds, and career phases.
Benefits for Companies
- Boost Innovation Rates
- Improved Cultural Competence
- Increase Employee Engagement
Ready to harness the power of your next generation of leaders? I am happy to help implement the generation connect matrix for your organizational transformation. Feel free to reach out!
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