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Inclusive Mentoring Programs [Training Journal]

An inclusive mentoring program can help you work toward better diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. This Training Journal article by Laura Francis includes tips to help you get started.

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4 Ways to Keep Mentoring Momentum Going [Training Industry]

Do you feel like your mentoring relationship is stuck or has stagnated? This article from Laura Francis in Training Industry provides tips you can use right now to get momentum going again.

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What’s Your Mentoring Attitude?

Your attitude can make all the difference for success as a mentee, mentor, or mentoring administrator. Are you ready to lead, give assistance, ask for help, and commit to mentoring?

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Social Distancing Does Not Have to Mean Social Isolation [Training Journal]

In this Training Journal article by Laura Francis, she shares how online mentoring relationships can be used to combat social isolation.

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Use Mentoring to Build Soft Skills [Training Journal]

Mentoring relationships offer a great opportunity for building soft skills. This Training Journal article by Laura Francis gives three examples you can start using today.

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Make Yourself a Priority with Mentoring [Training Journal]

Ready to focus on you? Check out this Training Journal article by Laura Francis that provides a 4-step plan on how to make this a reality through mentoring.

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How Big Should My Mentoring Program Be?

Getting the size of your mentoring program right can help you build a quality experience for your mentees and mentors. Learn how here.

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What Should I Work on in My Mentoring Relationship? [Training Journal]

This Training Journal article by Laura Francis shares five questions you should answer to help you figure out what you want to gain from a mentoring relationship.

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7 Tips About How to Mentor Someone [ATD]

This article by Laura Francis in ATD gives mentors seven ideas to help you as you begin working with your mentee.

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Our Vision for Mentoring 2020

What does mentoring in 2020 have in store for you? Check out these predictions and tips to do more with mentoring in 2020.

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The MEGA Guide to Mentoring Relationships

Get tips for all stages of your mentoring relationship...from start to finish. Download River's free MEGA Guide to Mentoring Relationships today.

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How to Bring Your Mentoring Relationship to a Healthy End [Training Journal]

Feeling like it's time to say goodbye to your mentee or mentor? This Training Journal article by Laura Francis will help you through the process.

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What’s Your Mentoring Perspective?

Do you think more about the past, present, or future? Your unique perspective can impact your mentoring relationship.

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Three Ways to Make Mentoring Part of Your Culture [Training Journal]

Set your organization apart by having a great mentoring culture. Discover three tips to help make this happen in this Training Journal article by River's Laura Francis.

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Why Peer and Reverse Mentoring Make Sense for Onboarding Programs

Connect your onboarding program with mentoring to create a personalized and cost-effective way to welcome and retain talented new hires.

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5 Ways to Make Mentoring a Personalized Learning Experience

Make your mentoring relationship a personalized learning experience. Here are five elements to adapt to your needs and individual situation.

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A Push for Equality through Mentoring [Training Journal]

Take a step toward tackling inequality by elevating female employees with mentoring. Use these three tips today from River's Laura Francis.

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LEAD with Mentoring

Make mentoring a reality in your organization. Use the LEAD framework to begin creating a mentoring culture. LEAD stands for Leadership, employee Engagement, Affinity groups, and Diversity.

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Lessons Learned Through Failure

Sometimes the most important lessons we learn are the ones that occur because we failed at something. Use your mentoring relationship as a safe space to discuss failures.

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How Do I Mentor Someone?

Good mentors focus on the mentee's goals and development. Here are seven actions you can take to be a good mentor.

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Get More Introverts Involved in Mentoring [Training Journal]

In this Training Journal article, Laura Francis of River shares three tips for getting more introverts involved in mentoring, making for a more inclusive practice.

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Mentoring Across the Generations [Training Industry]

Mentoring has a universal appeal. Instead of looking at different generations and deciding on a mentoring approach based on stereotypes, try these ideas from Laura Francis of River for making ...

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3 Tips for Successful Mentoring Conversations [ATD]

In this ATD article, Laura Francis shares three tips to help mentees and mentors make the most of their mentoring conversations and build meaningful mentoring relationships.

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After #MeToo, Here’s What You Need in a Mentoring Relationship

Don't let fear hold you back. Here are three simple ideas on how to approach your mentoring relationships and how to treat one another so that there is no more fear—on either side.

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5 Signs You Need Mentoring Software

From being overwhelmed by matching people by hand to not having a way to track relationships, here are five signs that let you know you need mentoring software.

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7 Types of Mentors

What type of mentor should you look for? From reverse to traditional to peer, here are seven ideas for mentors you could search for today.

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Equality in Mentoring

How can organizations bring more women into leadership roles? One way is through mentoring.

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Reverse Mentoring Helps Spread Knowledge

This article from Arlene Hirsch looks at the growing trend of reverse mentoring and features Chris Browning and Laura Francis from River.

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A Practical Guide for Mentoring Conversations

Get the tips you need to have productive and effective mentoring conversations. Download River's eBook today to start improving your mentoring relationships.

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How to Set Priorities in Mentoring Relationships

Don't get overwhelmed in your mentoring relationship. Here are four steps you can take to set priorities for your mentoring goals.

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