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Michael Coe from Dimension 88 attended a half day training session to train as an Enterprise Mentor with Get Mentoring in association with the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative (SFEDI Group).

The training was an Introduction to Enterprise Mentoring and covered the role of the mentor; and explained how effective enterprise mentoring can help a new start up business to grow,develop and survive. In a time when the economy needs a boost, Enterprise Mentoring is a great way to support new business growth by sharing knowledge,skills and experiences with an individual who has taken the step of becoming and Entrepreneur.

The types of mentoring.

Mentoring  can be conducted in a number of ways. The most important aspect of mentoring is to establish a good rapport with a mentee.  Mentees can discuss their business plans in confidence and receive guidance from an experienced business person. Mentoring can be conducted by:

Face to face, one to one mentoring.

The vast majority of mentoring is conducted face to face and on a one to one basis. The mentor can focus 100% on the opportunities of the individual mentee.

Face to face group mentoring.

Face to face group mentoring is  becoming a popular way of mentoring. A group of about six and eight business owners get together to discuss their opportunities. The group works as a sounding board and the mentor can examine issues from different perspectives.

Telephone mentoring.

Telephone mentoring is usually part of a blended mentoring approach used with face to face mentoring.

e-mentoring.

e-mentoring is often a part of  a blended mentoring structure. However e-mentoring can also be used on its own.

Mentoring is both rewarding for the mentor as it is for the mentee, as both parties can learn from one another.The mentoring relationship is voluntary for both parties and is designed for a set period of sessions. However the relationship can be ended by either the mentee or the mentor.

Michael Coe from Dimension88 put his mentor training to good use and has been mentoring a Veterinary business in East sussex. You can read his story at: getmentoring.org/a-mentors-story-michael-coe/

For more information about Mentor training visit: http://www.getmentoring.org

Happy mentoring from Dimension Eighty Eight