))
The Business Case for Mentoring - What's the Value? with Neil Cunningham
Manage episode 464707932 series 3498319
Content provided by Heather Burright, Learning and Development Leader, Leadership Development Consultant, Instructional Designer., Heather Burright, Development Leader, Leadership Development Consultant, and Instructional Designer.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Heather Burright, Learning and Development Leader, Leadership Development Consultant, Instructional Designer., Heather Burright, Development Leader, Leadership Development Consultant, and Instructional Designer. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
We know the impact a good mentor can have. Yet, according to a Forbes article, only 37% of professionals have a mentor. This means there are still many people out there who aren't benefiting from this type of relationship.
How do we know when to create a mentoring program? And if we look at the needs and determine we should create one, how do we create the buy-in we need for it? That’s what we’re exploring today with L&D expert, Neil Cunningham.
▶️ The Business Case for Mentoring - What's the Value? with Neil Cunningham
▶️ Key Points:
01:50 Neil’s career journey in Learning and Development
05:26 The Learning Network
06:31 The difference between mentoring and coaching
08:39 Identifying when an organization needs a mentoring program
11:44 The benefits of mentoring programs
13:52 The business case for mentoring
16:01 Common objections to mentoring programs and how to overcome them
Resources from this episode:
Find out more about The Learning Network: thelearning-network.org
Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective
Was this episode helpful? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review! 👇👇👇
Know anyone who would benefit from this episode? SHARE this with your friends. 🔗
Connect with Neil Cunningham
Linkedin: Neil Cunningham
Website: alignlearndo.com
Connect with Heather
Linkedin: Heather Burright
Website: skillmastersmarket.com
Book an interest call with Heather here.
--
Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.
Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization.
Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions!
Produced by Ideablossoms
132 episodes
Share
