But freeing mentorships from sterile, structured environments (like conference rooms) may have a freeing effect, allowing participants to form more authentic and personal connections. Plus, for mentors and mentees in different life stages-for instance, a recent college grad and a parent with a young baby-carving out a convenient time to virtually meet becomes a simpler prospect.
No need to check the weather or traffic reports when the meeting occurs online. Overall, introducing a virtual element expands the number of potential participants and increases optimal pairings. Virtual meetings also create opportunities for people in rural, remote locations to seek connection with a mentor whose desired skills or experience they may not be able to find in close proximity. It breaks down silos and allows farflung employees to form meaningful mentoring relationships.
Meaningful mentoring relationships for remote employees can flourish through calls, video chats, text messaging and other virtual forms of communication.Įven during more normal times, when work or education occurs on-site and not at makeshift desks at home, there are major benefits to mentorship programs that incorporate the ability to connect virtually: While meeting in person can be helpful for building a relationship, it’s not the only way to connect. Given the recent spike in remote work due to the coronavirus, it’s fortunate that mentorship programs can readily expand beyond in-person coffee meetups and conversations.
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