To effectively develop leaders and managers within an organisation, it is vital that the development process is closely linked to business strategy. As well as getting buy-in from the management, this also makes evaluation more straightforward and value more easily demonstrated.
Yet fewer than 15% of business leaders feel that their talent and business strategies are aligned (Corporate Leadership Council statistics) and only 36% of UK organisations seek to capture the effect of learning on the bottom line (CIPD Learning and Development Annual Survey report 2006). As a result, only 2 in 5 UK leaders are satisfied with their organisation’s leadership development offering.
Mentor’s leadership and management model enables organisations to build on their business strategy, values and culture in order to develop a leadership framework that spans all levels of leaders within an organisation. This creates a consistent and sustainable leadership culture. Whilst the role of the leader will vary, a consistent approach to leadership at all levels, means that development needs can be more easily recognised and talent can be more effectively managed throughout the organisation. By starting from the business perspective, Return on Investment evaluation criteria can be both agreed and met, achieving real business value. Download the Leadership Pipeline
The bespoke programmes we design for each client are relevant, practical and challenging. These may incorporate competency-based assessment, proven models, practical coaching and work-based projects. The style and content of Mentor programmes are appropriately demanding for different management levels and Mentor consultants all have practical business management experience.
Leadership & Change
To inspire and set direction at the highest levels requires highly honed strategic skills and leadership behaviours. Mentor explore the high level functional competencies of problem-solving, decision-making, strategy development and building teams, and the specific personal attributes for effective leadership behaviour. Clear direction, positive motivation and competitive advantage result.
Communicating your vision
Management Development
At middle management levels, greater focus is needed on strategy implementation, managing functions and managing whole teams. Managers must effectively motivate, delegate, coach and guide the performance of the team. With a highly interactive approach Mentor galvanise managers to extend their skills and elevate their business achievement levels, driving the business forward.
Transition to Management
It is not enough to be expert in your field, today’s business professionals also need to be adept at people management, particularly setting priorities, communication and motivation. Mentor Group provides practical programmes for team leaders, supervisors, aspiring and new managers. It’s an eye-opening approach, with learning embedded through live applications and ensures managers are equipped to succeed.
Team Effectiveness
Individual excellence is no longer enough. Corporate targets cannot be achieved unless individuals perform as coherent teams. Strategic team development, positive team dynamics and the co-operation of diverse individuals are all critical to success. Incorporating a range of proven models Mentor’s consultants create bespoke, participative programmes tackling ‘live’ business needs. The result is the reinvigoration or creation of highly motivated teams, characterised by robust planning, streamlined organisation, intelligent creativity and open communications. Mentor create teams that are fit for purpose.
Certified Programmes – CMI & ILM
As an accredited centre for the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Leadership and Management, Mentor can offer externally recognised professional qualifications.
The Chartered Management Institute is the largest professional body for managers in Europe. The Institute'sresearch has shown that structured Leadership and Management Development has a positive effect on business performance. Mentor provides bespoke programmes, endorsed by the Institute, which concentrate on the practical application of management theory and principles to the client’s business.
The Institute of Leadership and Management has recently accredited Mentor Group in recognition of the professional standards achieved through its programmes for senior managers. Mentor offers a flexible range of learning and development solutions which result in the Institutes vocationally related qualifications.
Mentor is a certified and active member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, driving forward standards for ethics, competencies and best practice for coaches.
Further details on our CMI qualifications.