What is mentoring? A focus on business and entrepreneurs.
The oxford definition of a mentor is ‘an experienced and trusted adviser.’ If you had an effective mentor in the past or at the moment, then you know that this definition doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of who a mentor is or what they can bring. In this article, we will unpack the common misconceptions of who a mentor is and the kind of value you can get from effective mentoring.
Promote a culture of mentorship in entrepreneurship
According to the 2017 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the informal sector popularly referred to as Jua Kali accounted for 89.72 per cent of the 832,900 jobs created in 2016. To put these figures into clear context, 747,300 jobs were created by the Jua Kali sector as compared to the 85,600 […]
Alumni Spotlight: Alice Michira
“Mentoring has impacted how I perceive and interact with people. Initially I would impose my expectations on people I work with and interact with but this has changed and has allowed me to accept and allow people to set their own expectations then I act as a sounding board, and accountability partner. With this experience […]
Alumni Spotlight: Abir Mazloum
“Mentoring to me is a support to those who cannot specify their goals and objectives; it’s the right guide for them to do so.” Abir Mazloum, Mentee, SANAD Lebanon Mentoring Programme“ While many businesses have struggled to survive this year, Abir has been on a journey to transform her family business. It’s been a year of […]
Alumni Spotlight. Dr. Said Sabri
“Mentoring is incubating the mentee in his emotions, his personal and professional needs, driving him into a better life,” Said Sabri. Dr. Said Sabri is a mentor engaged in the Oxfam OPTI mentoring programme, a programme established to promote the economic contribution of small-scale agricultural producers, empowering them to create more income generating opportunities for […]
Building mentoring cultures in emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems
“I was at a conference when I heard a lady speak about the importance of mentoring. As I was just starting my business, I had already identified that I needed a mentor. So I went up to her after the conference and asked her if she would be my mentor.” says a young entrepreneur from […]
MAVA Leaders for Nature Academy: Continuing the virtual learning journey
Launched in March 2018, the MAVA Leaders for Nature Academy is developing leaders in the conservation sector, specifically supporting senior and young professionals from MAVA Foundation’s partner organisations. Delivered by Common Purpose and Mowgli Mentoring who are recognised and applauded experts in their respective fields, the Academy has four cohorts (one French-speaking and three English-speaking); […]
Alumni Spotlight. Abae Mohamed
Mowgli Mentoring Programme: Imarisha Mentoring Programme In July 2019, Facebook Developer Circles held a hackathon at the TechBridge Invest Hub Mombasa encouraging innovators to develop solutions to community problems using technology — the solutions had to be aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). As a third year Business Information & Technology student from Mount Kenya […]
Developing Mentoring Ecosystems
Drawing insights from the Kigali entrepreneurial ecosystem How can we increase the availability of quality mentors?, is a question we frequently get asked at Mowgli Mentoring. Mentoring programmes generally involve more seasoned entrepreneurs and corporate leaders supporting less experienced start-ups through the growth phases of their businesses. A strong culture of nurturing and supporting entrepreneurs […]
Mentee Spotlight: Justine Awino
Rhoi Creations was created from a need to fulfill a passion I have heard from childhood. I’ve always been drawn to interior decor and found myself on many occasions, taking note of how the places I visited appeared. I found myself correcting colour themes in houses many times and decided to turn this passion into […]