NOTE: The mentorship program is officially live! 🎉 Got feedback? We’d love to hear it! Find us in #mentorship, or submit private feedback using this form.
The below guide applies to all full-time Teammates globally. Please reach out to the People Team ([email protected]) if you require further guidance.
What is the mentor program
Our Mentorship program provides an opportunity for teammates to be mentored in the area(s) that they are seeking guidance from someone more experienced. This program is self-initiated and has a formal 3-month commitment from both parties.
Reason for the program
We believe that mentorship is a key part of our culture, and through this program, we are committed to providing resources to make it easy to find a mentor and be a mentor.
- Knowledge Transfer: Mentors can share their expertise, skills, and insights with mentees, helping them acquire valuable knowledge and experience. One of the best ways to learn is by teaching others! In what’s dubbed “The Protégé Effect”, studies show that those who teach others understand the material they are teaching better than those who only learn for themselves.
- Career/Leadership Development: Mentorship can accelerate the career growth of both mentee and mentor. The mentee will gain guidance on career paths, goal setting, and skill development. The mentor will gain exposure to leadership and opportunities to refine their coaching skills. Mentorship can groom future leaders by imparting leadership skills and fostering leadership qualities in mentees.
- Confidence Building: Interacting with a mentor can boost a mentee's self-confidence and self-esteem, as they receive affirmation and guidance.
- Problem Solving: Mentors can assist mentees in navigating challenges and solving problems they encounter in their personal and professional lives.
- Diverse Perspectives: Mentorship exposes mentees/mentors to different viewpoints, experiences, and approaches, enhancing their decision-making abilities.
- Personal Growth: Beyond career benefits, mentorship can contribute to personal growth, including improved communication, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
External Resources on Benefits of Mentorship:
Forbes - "Why Everyone Needs a Mentor at Work"
- Highlights the importance of mentorship in the workplace and its impact on professional growth.
American Psychological Association - "The Benefits of Being a Mentor"
- Explores the benefits that mentors themselves can gain from mentoring others.
How do I become a mentor?
If you are interested in being a mentor, please sign up via Bamboo by updating the Mentor Program section under the Personal Tab in your Bamboo profile. This information will be reflected in Humans of Sourcegraph where mentees will look for available mentors and determine who might be the best fit for their goals of the Mentorship program.
How to update Bamboo: