Mallesons Engaging Women Mentoring

Mallesons Engaging Women

Mentoring

What is the Mallesons Mentoring Program?

Mentoring at Mallesons is more than just providing a buddy to show new staff the essentials of day to day work. Mentoring is a way to support the professional and personal development of all staff throughout their career at Mallesons. We acknowledge the success of informal mentoring relationships in the firm and have introduced formal mentoring programs.

The Program has over 600 participants (of which 55% are women).

What are the benefits of the Mentoring Program

develop leadership skills
share knowledge, experience and skills with colleagues
build on listening and communication skills
gain an understanding of the viewpoints and interests of others

Tips

Quotes

"When I started as a young lawyer mentoring was not recognised as such. I was fortunate to form informal mentoring relationships throughout my career which have helped me at different stages including making various career decisions. I value my mentors' support in dealing with a range of issues, particularly weighing up the pros and cons of difficult decisions - they have given me a fresh perspective when I wasn't seeing the woods for the trees."
Robert Milliner, Chief Executive Partner

"Mentors are to success - what feathers are to flying."
Hurley 1988

At Mallesons we define mentoring as:

"..a structured process in which a more experienced colleague is paired with a less experienced colleague for the purpose of supporting their personal and professional development."

Feedback from our program

"She has allowed me to ask questions that I would prefer discussing with someone outside of my team but who knows how my team functions..."

"We have a trusted advisor relationship - she is always willing to mentor me if and when required and provides excellent advice."

"I am in Shared Services. Having a mentor from the legal side has helped me to gain a fuller picture of the firm."

"The mentoring relationship has enabled me to adopt strategies to better deal with my workload, people of varying personalities and stress which in turn has assisted in my performance and motivation levels. Having a mentor who shares her experiences and who I can discuss issues with and bounce ideas off has been invaluable to my development."

"I couldn't have asked for a better mentor. He's not just a mentor, he's a friend and life coach and takes a genuine interest in what is happening in my life outside of work too. It's changed my whole perception of working at the firm and also helped me out."

"My mentor has been a great source of advice, particularly about different practice groups and in the general transition from study to work. Her experience and advice in similar situations is extremely valuable."