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Reverse Mentorship

Mentor a younger person in new tech/culture, and learn from them in return.

40 min Intermediate

Goal

Break the "only older mentors" assumption and open mutual learning.

Steps

  1. 1
    Pick a younger or differently-experienced person.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Surprised by your respect.

Evidence base

School: Reverse Mentoring

Founders: Jack Welch (1999)

Welch (GE) — Reverse mentoring to learn internet from youth.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Reverse Mentorship" take?
This exercise takes about 40 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Reverse Mentorship"?
Surprised by your respect. In the short term: Learn 5 new skills in 5 meetings.
Is "Reverse Mentorship" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Reverse Mentoring (Jack Welch (1999)). Welch (GE) — Reverse mentoring to learn internet from youth.
Is "Reverse Mentorship" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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