Skills and relationships
Pairing up with a business mentor can be a cost effective approach to developing skills within your team - as well as providing the mentor with an opportunity to explore new contexts and develop communication and teaching skills.
Business mentoring can provide an opportunity for:
- The provision of specific or expertise business knowledge in targetted areas
- A flexible and individual approach to your organisation's needs and objectives
- Sustainable development through the improvement of business skills
It has been found to be particularly effective in and appropriate for:
- Treasurers and finance staff
- Senior managers
- Marketing Executives
- ICT support
Case Study
Caroline Cook works for Business in the Community and volunteers in her spare time as a trustee with St Albans Council for Voluntary Service (CVS). As a business mentor she is also able to offer free 1:1 support and advice to their Chief Executive in the areas of business engagement and social responsibility. This has helped the CVS to prioritise and develop these areas of their strategic plan without the need for an expensive consultant.
Sharing Skills and Relationships Toolkit
