LLTM offer a formal mentoring programme to HSE services interested in implementing mentoring in local areas and regions.
By enabling structured mentor-mentee relationships outside the line-manager context, it supports:
- staff development
- succession planning
- the HSE reform agenda
The programme helps HSE services set up a mentoring programme that enhances staff development, improves performance and supports organisational change.
What is mentoring?
Mentoring is where a more experienced staff member (the mentor) supports the development of another staff member (the mentee). It's a confidential, supportive relationship that is not part of normal management or supervision. Evidence shows mentoring contributes to career progression, performance and job satisfaction.
Benefits include:
For mentees
- access to advice
- career guidance
- increased learning opportunities.
For mentors
- opportunity to reinforce skills
- opportunity to raise profile
- contribute to workforce development.
For the organisation
- supports succession planning
- builds leadership capability
- drives performance.
LLTM help services set up their own mentoring programme by providing a full suite of resources and training for mentors.
If you would like to know more, email traininganddevelopment@hse.ie