Learning at Work Week | Virtual Panel | 60 minutes
Panelists:
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- John Athanasiou – Hearst – Confirmed
- Angie McKenna – Mackie’s of Scotland – Confirmed
- Hayley Couldry – Leadership Coach & Consultant – The Flourishing Career (Associate with Let’s Talk Talent)
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About the session
Mentoring is often talked about as a “nice to have.”
But when it is designed and supported well, it becomes one of the most powerful development levers inside an organisation.
As part of Learning at Work Week, join us for a live virtual panel exploring how mentoring can deliberately build:
- Experience – accelerating learning through real conversations and stretch insight
- Expertise – deepening capability through shared knowledge and challenge
- Exposure – widening networks, visibility and opportunity
This session brings together senior HR leaders who are actively using mentoring in their organisations. We will move beyond theory and explore what mentoring looks like in practice – what works, what does not, and how to embed it in a way that creates measurable impact.
What we’ll explore
- Why mentoring still matters in a fast‑moving, AI‑influenced world of work
- How to position mentoring as a strategic development tool, not just a goodwill initiative
- Practical approaches to designing and launching mentoring programmes
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- How mentoring supports retention, succession and inclusive growth
Expect an honest, practical conversation grounded in real organisational experience.
Who it’s for
- HR and People leaders
- L&D and Talent professionals
- Senior leaders interested in building internal capability
- Anyone responsible for career development or succession planning
Why attend?
Because mentoring, when done well, does not just support individuals.
It strengthens capability pipelines, builds cross‑organisational connection and creates environments where learning travels faster.
If you are thinking about launching, refreshing or scaling mentoring in your organisation, this session will give you practical insight and perspective.