What is a Mentor?
A mentor is usually described as someone who "has been there". They are willing to give time to share their knowledge with another less experienced person to help them develop. They are also described as "trusted guides who understand the theory of personal development and have experience in translating it into practice (Daloz 1999)" In other words a mentor can adapt what they know and present it a manner that is acceptable to the other person. Mentoring is a special interaction between the mentor and the mentee (the person being mentored). The mentor usually receives training to learn how to adapt their conversation to help the mentee select the best and most significant knowledge the mentor can offer. A mentor can offer a life changing opportunity to a mentee. A mentor doesn't tell, teach and instruct. They use their knowledge and experience wisely and patiently.
The people at Mentfor CIC
Maisie Allen has been the managing director of Mentfor CIC since January 2008, having previously served as a Director. Maisie has over 30 years experience of senior management in the NHS and now runs her own management consultancy business. She led a successful mentoring programme in the NHS in the East of England to mentor BME senior managers. Many have gone on to achieve great personal and professional successes.
The directors at Mentfor are a group of people representing different businesses and professionals. They are all active mentors in the region.
Ken Lewis OBE: | Chairman. Ken is the proprietor of a successful engineering company and a non executive of an NHS Foundation Hospital Trust. |
Tom Serpell: | Director and Deputy Chairman. Tom runs his own management consultancy practice. |
Lorraine Harte: | Director |
Jan Haldane: | Director |
Terry Johnson: | Director |
