Dedicating time and effort to your mentoring experience and self-development can seem like a difficult task between the hustle and bustle of working life. With so much to learn, it can be hard to view how improving yourself can benefit the entire company. Within this article, we want to explore the tangible benefits and crucial importance of mentees within organisations, so you can understand your role and worth in the whole organisation.  This will include:  What is a mentee? Explained What are my responsibilities as a mentee?  How to navigate your professional development&nbs ..read more

I’m a speaker at this year’s Learning Technologies, representing Guider alongside our Head of Revenue, Mike Pryke, for our talk:  “AI is not the (only) answer: unlock the power of your workforce with mentoring” We’ve seen the seminar programme – there’s over 50 talks dedicated to AI. We knew it was a competitive subject, but we didn’t anticipate it would be this popular. On reflection, it’s not surprising; it’s evidence that technology is revolutionising learning as we know it. Within this article, I’ll talk through my perspective of AI in learning, why it’s become the hottest topic for t ..read more

Are you ready for Learning Technologies 2024?  On Wednesday and Thursday 17-18th of April, we are heading to the London ExCel for #LearningTechnologies2024. This year features over 200 exhibitors, countless free seminars, and the chance to network with industry pioneers at the forefront of learning innovation. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the scene, we’ve got your back with our ultimate guide to help you make the most out of this landmark event.  Step1: Start with a plan With more than 200 exhibitors to explore, having a game plan is crucial. Scan through the exhibitor lis ..read more

At Guider, we know that dedicating time and effort to become a mentor can seem daunting, and juggling this between important tasks may be challenging at times. Often, the benefits of mentoring are focused on the mentee. Within this article, we want to explore the benefits of being a mentor and the crucial importance of mentors within organisations, so you can understand your role and worth in this initiative. Benefits of being a mentor There are many benefits of becoming a mentor. The ability to motivate and inspire others can be extremely beneficial for your own professional growth. At Guider ..read more

As L&D leaders, we’re always looking to put in place effective strategies for employee growth and development. The case for mentoring is well made (we made it, check out our eBook) but, more often than not, organisations ignore the latent talent in their workforce and explore external mentoring, coaching or training as a solution.  At Guider, we know external mentoring might not always be the silver bullet to your organisation’s L&D challenges. In this post, we’ll explore why, and discuss the benefits of internal mentoring programmes and how they can be a more impactful avenue for ..read more

In this blog post, we recap our recent webinar titled “She Succeeds” where we explored the pivotal role of mentorship in empowering women within organisations.  In light of Women’s History Month and the wake of International Women’s Day, host Hattie Pursell, Content Lead at Guider explored insights of the gender pay gap today. In an exciting Q&A, she invites Marija Skobe-Pilley, Founder of The Women in Customer Success (WiCS) podcast, to share her insights and successes using Guider Mentoring Software to empower mentoring for her community.   The State of Today: Bridging the ..read more

It’s all well and good saying you want to achieve something, but following through is the hardest part. However big your ambitions may be, one of the most effective ways of getting there is setting clear goals. In this guide, we’ll walk you through our top 5 ways to set goals and achieve them… 1. Set time-sensitive goals When you set out to achieve something, it’s important to know when you want (and expect) to have achieved it by. Whether it’s the end of the week, in 6 months, or in 2 years, you must always put a timeline with each goal to give you a realistic chance. You can then group your ..read more

The figure of a mentor has been around since the days of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Nowadays, people often talk about the importance of mentoring in personal development and career contexts, with ‘get a mentor’ being a key piece of advice from successful business people the world over. In the search to find a mentor, you may find yourself asking what is a mentor, really? What is a mentor? A mentor is a person who can support, advise and guide you. They typically take the time to get to know you and the challenges you’re facing and then use their understanding and personal experience to hel ..read more

#quittok #quitwithme #layoffseason Have you heard of a growing trend on social media platforms; Quit Tok? The Financial Times article by Josh Gabert-Doyon and Daniel Thomas outlines this new craze, labelling it as a call to action for organisations to improve working standards and redundancy processes. Here, we want to highlight the key insights from this article, how and why we should recognise this trend, whilst providing practical advice for organisations to avoid the impact of a viral TikTok.  What is Quit Tok? Quit Tok, simply, refers to the popular trend on TikTok of videoed resigna ..read more

In Learning and Development, staying ahead means not just identifying skills gaps but actively closing them. Insights from LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report 2023 predict that 25% of skills are now redundant, a figure set to double by 2027. The urgency is clear. From this, Guider presents an actionable roadmap to navigate this challenge, ensuring your workforce remains agile, skilled, and ready for the future. Here’s how: 1. Understand why skills gaps occur Skills gaps, referring to the disparity between the skills your workforce possesses and the skills your organisation needs to achieve it ..read more