All there has to be considered is guiding leadership (and mentors) in the right direction in how to set this up so that it brings successful results. Let's dig deeper and examine some best practices for building a remote mentoring program.

Establish solid trust and rapport: The first step is to carefully listen to your mentees' needs. Don't assume, but rather ask questions, and be attentive. Spend time chatting and sharing thoughts with mentees in a more relaxed way. This can give you valuable insights into what to include in your mentorship strategy.
Set clear expectations and logistics: From deciding how often you should offer the program to which platforms you are going to use, it's necessary to have a clear picture of what the program entails from the start. Remote working tools are your best bet. It's important to invest in them from the very beginning but make sure they are helpful to both mentors and mentees.
Discover the right coaching model for each mentee (and mentor): There is a variety of coaching models (GROW, OSKAR, etc.). So, you will need to narrow down your options depending on the needs of your mentees and mentors, but also on the goals your organization has set.

The benefits of remote mentoring

It's worth taking a look at the benefits of remote mentoring for your business. There are quite a lot of advantages virtual mentoring can bring to both your employees and your business overall.

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