Mentoring Essentials Workshops

The fast-track to understanding and practising mentoring

Build Mentoring and Leadership Capacity Through Scalable Mentoring Skills Training

Strong mentoring skills and relationships unlock better leadership. They improve communication, build trust for effective collaboration and increase accountability—critical skills for navigating today’s organisational challenges.

The Mentoring Essentials Workshops offer a practical, accessible way to build these capabilities across your teams. Developed from our accredited mentoring syllabus, these short, high-impact sessions introduce participants to the core mindsets and skills behind effective mentoring and better leadership—without the time commitment of a full training programme.

Delivered online or in-person and suitable for up to 60 participants at a flat rate, the workshops are ideal for organisations looking to:

Build mentoring and leadership skills across large groups
Provide a taster to gauge interest before investing in deeper mentoring programmes
Offer high-value learning in a time- and cost-efficient way

Whether you’re building mentoring awareness, rolling out a programme or looking to strengthen leadership from within, these workshops are a smart place to start.

Galileo said ‘You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself.’ At HELP Logistics we embrace learning through discovery by building top-class coaching-led programmes for humanitarians with limited time and resources. To stay at the forefront of coaching and mentoring we brought in The Human Edge. They shared simple impactful human-centric methods that develop powerful lasting connections between mentor and mentee. Our programmes benefit immensely for continued engagement with The Human Edge.

Sean Rafter

Managing Director - HELP Logistics

Who Are These Workshops For?

Mentors

Professionals, managers, entrepreneurs and leaders looking to strengthen their mentoring skills and confidence—whether they’re supporting peers, teams or programme participants.

Mentees

Entrepreneurs, professionals and individuals preparing to be mentored, who want to take greater ownership of their growth and make the most of the mentoring relationship.

Organisations

Organisations, including Entrepreneur Support Organisations and funders, looking to integrate mentoring into their learning, entrepreneurship and leadership development initiatives—or begin upskilling mentors and mentees and ensure the foundations of the relationship are set ahead of launching a programme.

Our Workshops

Mentoring Essentials for Mentors

A foundational workshop that introduces mentors to the core principles of effective mentoring, including one key skill they can immediately practise and apply.

Duration: 2.5–3 hours (or two 1.5-hour sessions)
Delivery Mode: Online or in-person
Capacity: 9–60 participants

Mentoring Essentials for Mentees

A practical session that helps mentees understand their role and responsibilities in a mentoring relationship, while building the confidence and tools to take ownership of their growth in the mentoring experience.

Duration: 1-2 hours
Delivery Mode: Online or in-person
Capacity: 9–60 participants

Mentor-Mentee Familiarisation and Relationship Building

This essential session helps mentoring pairs get started and build the foundations of their relationship. It provides a supportive and structured space for them to connect, begin exploring expectations and set the stage for a strong mentoring journey.

Duration: 1–2 hours
Delivery Mode: Online or in-person
Capacity: 9–60 participants

Participants will:

Understand what mentoring is — and what it isn’t
Gain insights into the transformative impact mentoring can have on both mentor and mentee
Explore and practise active listening, a core mentoring skill
Acquire the tools to set clear agreements and expectations in mentoring relationships
Reflect on what makes an effective mentor and mentoring relationship
Gain clarity on their own strengths — and where they may want to upskill to mentor more effectively

Participants will:

Understand what mentoring is — and what it isn’t
Build confidence in taking ownership of their mentoring journey
Learn how to build rapport and trust with their mentor
Acquire the tools to set clear agreements and expectations in mentoring relationships
Reflect on what makes an effective mentee and mentoring relationship
Gain clarity on why they want to be mentored, their own strengths and where they may want to upskill to become an effective mentee

Participants will:

Meet and engage with their mentor or mentee in a supportive environment
Begin building rapport and discussing key elements of their mentoring agreement
Gain clarity on how to get started quickly, increasing the potential for a more productive relationship

Why Choose The Human Edge’s Mentoring Essentials Workshops?

Designed for scale

Train up to 60 participants at a flat rate

Efficient and engaging

Short, high-impact sessions designed to fit into busy schedules

Immediate application

Practical skills that can be applied right away

Flexible by design

Standardised content with light tailoring to suit your context, delivered in English, Arabic and French

A stepping stone for deeper learning

The perfect introduction to mentoring, with clear pathways to more in-depth training and programmes

Easy to integrate

Fits seamlessly into existing training calendars, mentoring and leadership programmes and organisational development initiatives

Start your mentoring journey with us today!

Bring the Mentoring Essentials Workshops into your organisation and programming. If you are looking to equip your mentors and mentees to enhance the effectiveness of your mentoring programme or strengthen your leaders and organisational cultures by bringing mentoring skills and mindset – talk to us!

Let’s discuss your needs and schedule a workshop.