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: Why engineering graduate VJ is taking the pathway to ChMC Vaibhav Joshi Assoc.ChMC says more people should consider ChMC status as an early career move Read article Article Topic: Apprenticeships Nationwide degree apprentices: studying “sparks creativity and innovation” Two Chartered Manager Degree Apprentices from Nationwide Building Society share why studying is such a valuable investment Read article Article Topic: Equality and Diversity How to make the most of a multi-generational workplace Younger workers bring new perspectives. Older staff deliver the experience. Here’s how to ensure it’s a harmonious marriage Read article Article Topic: Personal Development “Chartered status gives me personal validation and a professional network” Jo Ford CMgr FCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week, discusses the importance of positivity and having an entrepreneurial spirit 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.
