Resource: Treat mentees the same as addicts Wednesday 02 December 2015 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email 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: Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: Five leadership lessons from a former Google president Matt Brittin told a CMI audience about the most important job of a manager how to navigate the changing business landscape Read article Article Topic: Why skilled managers are key to the success of new employment rights The UK government’s Employment Rights Bill introduces changes to the law surrounding unfair dismissal and probationary period Read article Article Topic: “Working in higher education, Chartered status really comes into its own” Lizzie Turner CMgr FCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week, shares how she went from employing Chartered Managers to becoming one Read article Article Topic: The mentoring methods you need to try Chartered Managers share their experiences of the latest tools and techniques in mentoring Read article Article Resource The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
