What is business mentorship?
Mentorship is a helping relationship in which an experienced person lends you their experience and advice, and offers encouragement when you need it. This facilitates skill and knowledge transfer and promotes motivated action -- all things you need for your business to succeed.
What is the purpose of business mentorship?
Business mentorship can serve many purposes. It can be used to accelerate the natural improvement of your business management skills, to broaden your network of business contacts, to deepen your understanding of the market, or to make the most of any number of other growth opportunities. In general, its ultimate purpose is to stimulate the growth of your business.
How does business mentorship work?
Active involvement is key. After being suitably matched, it is important to meet and correspond often with your mentor. That way, you can bounce ideas off each other while exchanging experiences and insights. In the process, you gain a trusted confidant who can help you look out for the best interests of your business.
Are there mentorship programs for people in my industry?
Mentorship is used in all segments of society, including the educational and social sectors but also the corporate and industrial. BMI programs are designed to support Saskatchewan enterprise. So, if you are running a business in Saskatchewan, you are in the right sector.
How does BMI support mentorship?
BMI provides information and training on how to build and maintain effective mentoring relationships. Through a variety of means, BMI also assists the community organizations that host local mentorship programs. In addition, BMI is promoting a culture of mentorship in Saskatchewan, so that there is greater awareness of the value of mentorship around the province.