strategic
mentoring
DOES YOUR ORGANISATION NEED SUPPORT?
Receive four free hours of strategic mentoring from a Rising community member.
what is strategic mentoring?
Exactly what it says on the tin.
Strategic Mentoring is mentoring support for senior leaders and decision-makers working at a strategic level. The only difference? A young creative will be offering the mentoring - providing you and your organisation with the tools and insights you need to make effective strategic decisions. Whether you’re a director, senior leader or someone involved in making strategic decisions in your team or department, you will leave with a fresh, creative perspective that can re-energise your organisation and your mission.
We consistently speak to organisations looking for our creative community expertise, but are unable to resource it or are unsure of what they might need. Whether it’s questions around relevancy, future proofing or other strategic struggles.
We know and have seen first hand the radical potential of our young creatives as leaders, consultants and change-makers, and so with support from Freelands Foundation, we have resourced a way for 10 organisations to access 4 hours of strategic mentoring from a young Rising creative for free.
the process
1.APPLY to get a mentor.
We anticipate the demand will be high, so there will be a short and easy application process so that we can assess the need and ensure you get matched with the right mentor.
The deadline for applying is Midday on 11th March 2024.
2. GET MATCHED WITH A MENTOR
The applications will then go to a panel of young people who will be assessing the applications alongside the Rising team.
Successful applicants will be matched with a mentor and will have the option to join either our first round or second round of mentoring sessions between March - April or May - June 2024.
3. PLAN NEXT STEPS
You will be invited to share your feedback about the process and have a conversation with the Rising team about implementing the next steps and continuing working together.
HOW TO APPLY:
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get involved.
You can either apply by filling out a typeform with written answers or sending us a link to a video or audio recording of your answers in the typeform - whichever feels most intuitive to you.
Deadline: Monday 11 March at 12pm (midday)
Download our PDF to share with your friends and colleagues.
EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOU MIGHT USE STRATEGIC MENTORING FOR:
To reflect on how to improve access across your organisation for staff and visitors.
How to create more meaningful opportunities for your team to lead
Time to explore your own personal development and journey as a leader.
Reflect and develop strategies to cohesion between delivery team and board.
WANT TO SHARE THIS OPPORTUNITY?
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
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The strategic mentoring programme is open to directors, senior leadership and anyone involved in making strategic decisions. We particularly encourage applications from creative organisations, or organisations that would benefit from a creative perspective.
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Yes, absolutely! If you’re both applying to speak to a mentor about different things from the same organisation then that’s all good.
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This is your space to take whatever you need. While our creatives are experts in various fields, it's important to remember that their expertise isn't just limited to social media engagement or EDI policies. They are under 30 and underrepresented in the sector, bringing a unique perspective and fresh ideas to the table. So, don't limit your expectations. Embrace their creativity, and you'll be amazed at the results.
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Yes! We understand that many leaders are overworked and burnt out. If you’re part of a smaller organisation and require financial support to take time out for these sessions, we can provide £50 per hour for your time.
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You have the option to join either our first round or second round of mentoring sessions. The first round is scheduled for 4 x 1hr sessions between March - April 2024. The second round is scheduled for 4 x 1hr sessions between May - June 2024.
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A group of our community members who are trained in mentoring will express interest in taking part and the team will select them from that pool.
Read some of the FAQs to see whether strategic mentoring is for you:
Still have questions? Or need something more bespoke? We get it. Get in touch with our member of our team to find out more.
“open yourself up to be challenged, have space to reflect and relate differently to your work".
