10. "Where is the wisdom we have
lost in knowledge? Where is
the knowledge we have lost in
information?"
T.S. Eliot.
11. Knowledge
Knowledge is information
of which someone is aware.
Knowledge is also used to
mean the confident
understanding of a
subject, potentially with
the ability to use it for
a specific purpose.
can be taught
Wisdom
Wisdom is the ability to
make correct judgments
and decisions. It is an
intangible quality
gained through our
experiences in life.
is developed
16. What do we need from our
mentors?
What do we need from our
mentors?
17. Mentor from the start
Guide through
induction
training
[online etc]
Coaching &
mentoring
approach to
performance
management
Guide to available
learning/
development
Develops both
mentor &
mentored
Develop and
expand learning
resources
Request new
resources
direct
coach
19. The Vicious circle
I had to go through it!
school of hard knocks
toughen them up
knock it out of themattrition
a wearing down or weakening of
resistance, especially as a result of
continuous pressure or harassment
can’t teach me
anything
resistant to change
cynicism Toxic
organisational
culture
20. The Virtuous circle
mentoring
‘real’ performance
management
coaching
directing
teacher
trusted advisor
developing
pastoral care
supporting
Nurturing
supportive &
motivating
organisational
culture
learning
21. ● Develop people to develop people
● curate and facilitate the learning that
supports the process
● listen to mentors about what works best
● encourage self generation of learning
materials - video/ animation/ sound
● get lots of feedback on mentors & use
the best mentors as examples
● mentors become arbiters of your
learning/ development programme and
resources
the virtuous circle manifesto