57 VISION & STRATEGY www.ceotodaymagazine.com How to Create a Mentorship Culture Shivangi Walke Culture is a huge factor in the success or failure of an organisation. There are cultures so focused on performance and talent that they leave everyone drained. And then there are cultures where individual members, no matter how talented, put the needs of the team over their needs and, as a result, everyone wins. When you hear many people describe their culture, they point to easily observable elements like symbols, slogans, dress code, and meeting etiquette. But going all the way back to Edgar Schein’s initial research on culture, we find that those observable elements don’t matter as much as we think. It’s what’s below the surface that matters. The foundational elements of culture are values and beliefs, and observable elements like rituals, training, language and symbols flow from there. The term mentorship often conjures up images of older people pouring into younger people, but the reality is that a mentor can be younger than a mentee. It’s not age that counts, it’s experience. So how do you create a mentorship culture within your organisation to help it thrive? Read on.
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