Mentoring

Linda Betts & Associates have built a reputation for providing highly effective, evidence-based and practical mentoring programs that contribute to the performance of individuals and organisations.

Sample of feedback from mentoring induction session:

“Practical, useful ideas for the first meeting and mentoring partnership. Clear explanation of my mentoring role. Linda’s facilitation is superb” (Mentor)

"Extremely helpful, interactive, relevant, highly valuable. I learnt a lot. Exceeded my expectations" (Mentee)

"Evidence-based approach was excellent (e.g. "Using this list is proven to improve outcomes was brilliant) Too often these sessions cover over ground senior academics (with relevant experience) already know. Providing the evidence elevated this training into something much more useful." (Mentor)

"The facilitator was brilliant. She had great ideas and supported them with research evidence. I could listen to her all day. (Mentee)

"An excellent session - one of the best and most helpful professional development workshop that I have attended since starting at this university" (Mentee)

Mentoring programs provide a cost-effective professional development approach that supports:

• the retention of talented staff

• the development of industry-specific work skills and knowledge

• increased productivity of employees who feel supported

• improved relationships among employees at different levels of the organisation

We are particularly skilled at facilitating mentoring programs within large, complex organisations and meeting the particular challenges faced in providing effective, in-house professional development programs for staff.

Clients include:

Cross-institutional Library Mentoring Program -

Victoria: State Library Vic, University of Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin University, Swinburne University, RMIT University, Federation University, Australian Catholic University, University of Tasmania, LaTrobe University, Victoria University.

NSW: University of Sydney, UNSW, University of Wollongong, University of Newcastle, ACU, Macquarie University, UTS

Western Health - leadership mentoring program

Monash University -Advancement of Women, Faculty of Education, MADA, Faculty of IT/Engineering, MRS & Sport, Alumni, Department of Finance.

RMIT University - women's mentoring program

Melbourne Health - leadership mentoring