Cultivating Growth Mindset: Heinemann's Mentorloop Journey
with Clarence Ng
Assistant Learning and Development Manager,
Heinemann
with Clarence Ng
Assistant Learning and Development Manager,
Heinemann
For us at Heinemann, Mentorloop is an indispensable tool for unlocking the full potential of mentorship programs.
After an internal restructure, we were looking for an initiative to assist in fostering stronger relationships, and building regional networks to support the development of team members and the success of the business.
This was a great program for both mentor & mentee. Participants experienced lots of learning and sharing in both work and personal experiences. Mentorloop ensured we had a platform to connect and it created a culture of coaching and mentoring opportunities with a strong GROWTH mindset.
Our mentors and mentees felt that the program was too short, and some extended beyond the 3-month pilot with successful stories of even moving over to another region for a few years. Mentors also gained great insights and developed new perspectives while mentoring others.
Mentorloop is a powerful mentoring platform designed to facilitate meaningful and productive mentorship relationships.
We enjoy how Mentorloop extends beyond traditional one-on-one mentoring by supporting group mentoring and peer-to-peer learning. This allows us to scale mentoring initiatives and foster a collaborative learning culture.
For us, Mentorloop streamlines the mentoring process, promotes structured communication, and fosters a culture of growth and collaboration within organizations with features that cater to both mentors and mentees. For us at Heinemann, Mentorloop is an indispensable tool for unlocking the full potential of mentorship programs.
We’ve experienced such positive engagement that we aim to run our mentoring program annually. From 2022 to 2023, we have gained approximately a 55% increase in applicants. Further entities of our organization beyond Singapore are open to joining and are strong supporters of the future of our mentoring program.
Assistant Learning and Development Manager, Heinemann
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Mentorloop streamlines the mentoring process, promotes structured communication, and fosters a culture of growth and collaboration within organizations with features that cater to both mentors and mentees.
– Heinemann Asia Pacific, Human Resources Team
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