A Manager's Guide to Supporting Mentoring
A Manager's Guide to Supporting Mentoring
Workplace mentoring is a powerful tool for mentee and mentor growth! While much attention is given to pairing participants and equipping them with the tools for success, the role of their supervisors is often overlooked. Many managers are left asking, “What’s my role in this?”
That’s where this guide comes in. It answers key questions managers commonly have about mentoring programs, including:
✅ How structured workplace mentoring differs from informal mentoring already happening at the company
✅ Mentoring vs. Managing: Can managers serve as mentors?
✅ How to effectively support direct reports in a workplace mentoring program
👉 This guide provides everything you need to help your direct reports thrive in a mentoring partnership.