Mentoring Formats
One platform, four formats
Run 1:1 mentoring, group mentoring, peer circles, and reverse mentoring, in the same program. Mix formats to match your organization's specific needs.
One mentor, one mentee
The classic pairing. A senior employee works with a junior colleague on career development, skills, and navigation. Best for deep development relationships that last 3–12 months.
Best for
- New hire onboarding
- High-potential employee development
- Leadership pipeline programs
One mentor, multiple mentees
A single mentor works with 3–8 mentees simultaneously. Sessions are group meetings, though one-to-one check-ins are still available. Best when mentor capacity is limited but demand is high.
Best for
- Scaling senior expertise
- Cohort-based onboarding
- Skill-specific bootcamp programs
Peer groups, no designated mentor
A group of peers at similar levels meet regularly with no designated mentor. Leadership rotates or is shared. Best for horizontal learning, ERG programs, and building cross-functional relationships.
Best for
- ERG mentorship programs
- Cross-functional peer learning
- Manager development cohorts
Junior mentors senior
A junior employee mentors a senior colleague, typically on emerging skills like social media, new technology, or working styles. Best for senior leaders who want to stay connected to how the organization is changing.
Best for
- Digital and technology upskilling
- Senior leader DEI learning
- Generational knowledge transfer
Mix formats in a single program
Most organizations do not need to choose one format. A typical mid-market program might run 1:1 mentoring for high-potential employees, group mentoring for new-hire cohorts, and Circles for an ERG, all from the same admin interface, with the same reporting.
Admins create separate cohorts for each format, set matching criteria appropriate to each group, and track outcomes independently. Program-wide reporting aggregates across all formats so you can see total program health at a glance.
Pick the format that fits your program
All four formats included on every plan. Start free with up to 10 users.
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