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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.

1:12 participants

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
Group3–9 participants

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
Circles4–10 participants

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
Reverse2 participants

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.

No credit card required.