Knobull Offers A New Twist To Mentoring

BOSTON - Dec. 12, 2023 - PRLog -- Career progression, access to new opportunities and fresh skills are available if you track down a great mentor. That includes reverse mentoring, and it's an underappreciated tool that can have a big impact.

"In the dynamic landscape of the modern workplace, reverse mentoring emerges as a revolutionary tool," says Lynn Bentley, the founder of Knobull.  "Reverse mentoring flips the traditional mentor-mentee relationship."

YOU CAN SEE YOURSELF FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE

It's eye-opening when you pair up with someone with a different lived experience in a reverse mentoring setup. You start to recognise the wealth of knowledge and skills you've accumulated, often taking them for granted. It's valuable to also expand skills with edX courses on the Knobull homepage.

YOU DEVELOP A GROWTH MINDSET

Any sort of mentoring helps to foster a growth mindset, but reverse mentoring especially so. What's unique about reverse mentoring is the comfort it brings in opening up. The foundation is about creating an environment where vulnerability is not just accepted, but essential.

YOU REALISE EVERYONE HAS VALUABLE INSIGHTS (YES, INCLUDING YOU)

This approach hammers home the idea that it's not just those in senior positions who can offer insightful information, but everyone… including you.

Mentors often come with groundbreaking ideas and skills that are not standard in the mentee circle. Seeing the positive impact you have on your mentee/mentor can bolster your self-esteem and challenge those feelings of being an 'imposter'.

IT TACKLES PERFECTIONISM

The perfectionist is constantly chasing an unattainable ideal, feeling inadequate despite considerable achievements. The perfection isn't always necessary or realistic. They learned to celebrate small victories and embrace a more balanced approach to his work and personal life.

YOU ENHANCE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

In our work around emotional intelligence, we've noticed how reverse mentoring can sharpen this skill for both parties. The ability for individuals to increase their self-awareness by sharing and testing their viewpoints in a safe environment helps to put their experiences into perspective.

IT TACKLES THE NEED TO BE SEEN AS 'THE EXPERT'

Through reverse mentoring with a younger team member, you are exposed to new technologies and perspectives that she hadn't considered before. This experience helped professionals appreciate the value of continuous learning.

Bentley concluded, "Reverse mentoring is more than just an exchange of skills; it's a journey of mutual discovery and growth. Through this innovative approach, we can create workplaces where every individual feels successful, competent and confident in their unique contributions."