Peer Mentoring Unlock Leadership & Cross Company Networks

I love the peer mentoring model, and I think it has a lovely place. And when we run cohorts, we always have a peer mentoring component. So people are working together in groups, but there's a peer learning, little roadmap, a separate learning pathway just for those groups so that they get to know each other, they support each other, they've got an accountability partner, and those relationships are fostered and nurtured throughout the program. You're also seeing peer networks just stand up independently of any kind of formal training as a mechanism to build cross-functional relationships and leadership development. And we offer those where you have a facilitated peer cohort that meets, let's say, 8 times a year. It's got a structured agenda and they sort of support each other in leveling up in all sorts of different areas. Can be very effective. And then, similar to what we were saying, send somebody out, then there's peer-to-peer networks that exist where you're meeting cross-company. And that also has some wonderful benefits. Again, those leaders learning something outside the company is great ideas. Just be realistic in terms of their reentry and their ability then to influence what they're learning if it's outside of their core remit.