MENTOR CONNECT
Data-Driven Mobile and Web-Based Mentoring Platform
Recognizing that no two mentor programs are alike, we devoted years to researching and identifying the predictive characteristics of successful matches within different types of mentor programs.
Scientifically-Based
Assessments and algorithms yield matches based upon unique blends of similarities and differences
Enriches Experience
Provides academic, professional and social support
Supports Development
Promotes personal & professional development through goal attainment
Individuals or Groups
Offers individual and group/cohort matching
Data
Turns personality and behavioral data into actionable insights and practical tools
Unique Matching Algorithms Based on Type of Program
Relationship compatibility or “chemistry” is determined by combinations of personality (relatively stable traits), behaviors, preferences, and attitudes (less stable, adaptive states).
While most mentoring programs have “must have” questions /criteria required for matching mentors and mentees, these are not necessarily predictive of compatibility. However, they are very important as a first-level order of matching to support the purpose of the program.
Evidence-based mentoring success is, at minimum, equally determined by quality of pairings or groupings. Therefore, with Mentor Connect users can filter and find matches, while adding a layer of rank-ordered fit, based uopon the science of relationship DNA.
Corporate Mentoring Programs
Attract, develop, and retain talent for each phase of the employee lifecycle
Advantages
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Adaptive to any type of organizational mentoring initiatives
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Web & mobile-based
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Integrates with performance management and other systems to enable single sign-on for users
Flexibility
We understand there may be multiple types of programs within an organization, including mentor, sponsorship, coaching, and affinity groups.
Many of these types of programs are designed to create equity, providing opportunies for growth and advancement of under-represted members of the community.
With this in mind, our technology features a dashboard through which any number of programs may be customized for matching participants, monitoring engagement and substantiating ROI.
Example Types of Programs
We generate matching algorithms for each type of program
Onboarding
Integrating new employees into an organization and facilitating their transition
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Creating inclusive communities that value individual and cultural differences, while supporting equity and development of under-represented populations within the professional community
Succession Planning
Creating a career path and identifying experiences for individuals to advance within a designated period of time
Intergenerational
Pairing a person from one generation with one from another to foster mutual learning and growth and eliminate skills gaps that exist between generations
Leadership Development
Developing leadership skills and cultivating relationships
Skill and Competency Development
Developing specific job-related skillsets, re-skilling and up-skilling
Career Path
Professional development on specific career trajectories
High Potential
Developing skills and behaviors to support career growth
Innovation
Fostering creativity and implementation of new ideas
Peer-to-Peer
Bringing colleagues together to share expertise, provide education, knowledge transfer, and support
Reverse Mentoring
Pairing junior employees with more senior employees
Short-Term/Goal-Directed
Short-term goal identification and attainment
Academic and Community Mentoring Programs
Promoting engagement, retention, early-career, and overall career success
Advantages
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Adaptive to any type of mentoring initiatives
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Web and mobile-based
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Integrates with Learning Management and other systems
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Engages students, faculty, and alumni
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Fosters civic and community engagement
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Supports career services
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Helps strengthen community partnerships
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Strengthens alumni relations/engagement
Example Types of Programs
We generate matching algorithms for each type of program
First-Year Students
Facilitating and Supporting New Student Transition and Adjustment
First Generation
Helping first generation students navigate the college/university experience to promote Engagement, Persistence and Success
Peer-to-Peer
Student to Student relational experiences to foster growth, enrichment and connection or Faculty to Faculty
Career
Career Exploration for job attainment and early career success
Alumni
Providing Guidance and Support to Students
Leadership
Developing Leadership Competencies
Multicultural/Specific Populations and Allies
Supporting Identity Development through Awareness, Knowledge and Skill-Building with the goal of Academic and Personal Success for historially marginalized communities
Faculty
Supporting Students toward Academic Engagement and Persistence