Finding a mentor is one of the most powerful career and personal development practices an individual can make. The benefits of mentorship range from higher self-confidence and increased leadership skills to enhanced job satisfaction.
Because of this, we have launched a Cross Company Allyship Programme (CCAP) – a mentorship initiative bringing together mentors with mentees, with a focus on supporting those from black heritage and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Senda Kavindele
Director, ESG Inclusion, Diversity & Equity / Office Senior Partner, Gatwick
KPMG in the UK
CCAP pairs two individuals up; with each coupling having either a senior leader or a junior team member from KPMG as a mentor or a mentee respectively. The programme facilitates meetings between each pair over the course of a year through quarterly events, monthly catch-ups and career development discussions.
How can CCAP add value to your organisation?
CCAP allows organisations to offer guided mentoring and support for their colleagues at no cost. Mentors get the opportunity to build leadership, self-reflection and listening skills through mentoring someone outside of their organisation. Mentees receive 1-2-1 mentoring support from a senior figure from a different business. The first two cohorts have proved hugely successful, with 45% of mentees in cohort one receiving a promotion or moving laterally within their own organisation.
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45%
of mentees received a promotion or moved laterally
100%
would recommend the programme
67%
of businesses reported an increase in productivity due to mentoring
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Senda Kavindele
Director, ESG Inclusion, Diversity & Equity / Office Senior Partner, Gatwick
KPMG in the UK
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Partner, UK Head of Alliances and Head of Telecoms, Media and Technology Sector
KPMG in the UK
