Resource:

Treat mentees the same as addicts

Wednesday 02 December 2015

Blog by CMI Insights

The financial entrepreneur, activist and former alcoholic offers his advice for mentoring in business. Mentoring should be approached in the same way as treatment for addicts going through rehabilitation – without judgment and by allowing people to make mistakes – according to former alcoholic and high-flying business leader Ivan Massow.

Massow has experienced serious failures in his business career,  including the loss of his multi-million pound financial advisory company in 2002. Its collapse eventually saw him flee to Spain and fall into alcoholism. But, he says, having a mentor throughout this period proved to be invaluable, giving him important advice and guidance during successful and more difficult periods alike.

Read the full story: 

Topic:

What can managers do to tackle gender pay gaps?

Pay disparities remain a debilitating issue – a panel of experts at a recent CMI event shared how you can help close the gap

Read article
Topic:

The human catalyst: leading Hong Kong’s workforce in the age of AI

Leaders must balance innovation with ethics, fostering human-centred skills that ensure technology serves society

Read article
Topic:

Highlights – 12 November

Who will keep Britain working? And how can we support them to do so?

Read article
Topic:

Managers need to keep their eye on the ball, not the target

Relationship with people is fundamental – Vishwanath Alluri considers what can and cannot be taught about management

Read article