• TILP37: What is Reverse Mentoring?

  • May 6 2021
  • Length: 40 mins
  • Podcast

TILP37: What is Reverse Mentoring?

  • Summary

  • In this episode, Christy and David talk about reverse mentoring and what it means in a 4.0 organization.

    They discuss what it means, its difference from traditional mentoring, and why you should practice it as

    a leader.


    What is reverse mentoring? Reverse mentoring is about creating space for the younger and less-

    seasoned people in an organization to mentor the older generation. It involves more topic-based

    mentoring where you’re open to learning from the new people in the organization as a leader.


    Why do reverse mentoring? Reverse mentoring allows you as the leader to equalize the relationship

    between you and employees, which leads to better communication and a direct connection at all levels

    of the organization. It also creates space for diversity and inclusion and its tangible value.


    How to get started. To build a mentoring process, try a series of things like starting a presentation day,

    having a challenge, practicing humble leadership, and even getting someone like a millennial summer

    intern to help people in the organization learn.


    Listen in to understand the value of practicing reverse mentoring for the organization. employees, and

    you as the leader.

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