Cross- Mentoring from Outside

Shrijeet Mishra
Mar 31
1 min read

A Fresh Perspective

We all know mentorship is crucial. It builds skills, boosts confidence, and helps leaders navigate their careers. But sometimes, the best insights come from outside your organization. External mentorship is a strategic business alignment. When leaders develop the right mindset, capabilities, and network, they’re better equipped to drive organizational success.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐭?

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: External mentors bring diverse experiences and industry insights that can challenge conventional thinking
𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬: Leaders benefit when exposed to a range of experiences. External mentors can help refine skills like strategic thinking, decision-making, and change management
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: When leaders interact with professionals from other organizations, they not only gain mentorship but also build valuable connections
𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: A mix of internal and external mentorship creates a balanced development environment. While internal mentors understand the company culture and values, external mentors can encourage leaders to step outside their comfort zones

Have you considered external mentorship? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!