Have your recently join TPRA's Mentorship Program? Are you unsure of how to get the ball rolling and conversations flowing? We've got your back! Below you will find an extensive list of topics and questions which a mentorship pair can utilize to facilitate discussions and ensure a successful relatio

1. Harvard Business Review (HBR) – Mentorship & Leadership Link: https://hbr.org HBR frequently publishes high-quality articles on mentorship, leadership, and professional development. You’ll find evidence-based insights on how to be a great mentor, how to find the right mentor, and the impact of m

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields, yet it faces a significant challenge: a lack of diversity. Despite the increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals, the industry struggles with gender gaps, underrepresentation of minority groups, and a lack of diverse perspectives. However,

Mentorship is a powerful tool that helps individuals grow, learn, and navigate their careers and personal lives. A mentor acts as a guide, sharing their experience, knowledge, and insights to support a mentee’s development. Whether in business, education, or personal growth, mentorship plays a vit

MIS Quarterly Executive invited Kristen Lamoreaux and Caren Shiozaki to respond to MISQE’s December 2024 article “Do Women Make Less Than Men in IT? Yes and No!” Lamoreaux is President of Lamoreaux Search, an executive search firm focused on technology leadership. She is also the founder of SIM Wome

By STEM Women "As a woman, have you ever found yourself using the phrases “I may be wrong, but…”, or “I’m not an expert in this, but…”, or excessively using the word “sorry…”? Research has found that women are much more likely to use self-deprecating or ‘softer’ language in the workplace. Let’s ta

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Lean In and McKinsey & Company released their 10th annual Women in the Workplace study. The report card for corporate America is mixed – and declining commitment is cause for concern. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧

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ARTICLE BY: Dr Lynda Shaw - neuroscientist, business psychologist and change specialist. Published: 1 MAY 2023 "Reverse mentoring is a practice where younger or less experienced employees are paired with more experienced executives or managers to share knowledge and insights. But it requires th

Ellen A. Ensher, Ph.D Ellen A. Ensher, Ph.D., is a Professor of Management at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Dr. Ensher is a leading expert in mentoring and is a highly rated speaker. She also leads workshops at conferences for public and private organizations in the United States and

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In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, technical skills alone are not enough to ensure success. While hard skills remain crucial, soft skills have become equally—if not more—important. These interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills are essential for effective communication, collabora

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Employers are increasingly valuing soft skills—interpersonal attributes that shape how employees interact, communicate, and collaborate. Why Soft Skills Matter? Soft skills, such as communication, emotional inte

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Abstract According to a report released in 2023 by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), there is a significant gender pay gap of 21% among full-time workers in the information technology (IT) sector. We examine the gender pay disparity in the IT sector by analyzing a secondary d

Use your voice to lead us to a better future with this game-changing guide to redefining what power and authority sound like—from a speech expert who’s worked with Hollywood’s biggest stars, political powerhouses, and businesspeople shaking up the status quo. “I love this book—funny, surprising,

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The latest 'Women in the Workplace' report from McKinsey, in partnership with LeanIn.Org. "A year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, women in corporate America are even more burned out than they were last year—and increasingly more so than men. Despite this, women leaders are stepping up to

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by Adaira Landry & Resa E. Lewiss August 25, 2020 Summary  When we’re feeling drained, mentoring is one of the tasks that tends to fall by the wayside. But mentors don’t have to burn themselves out to be helpful and effective. This approach, called “fuel-efficient mentoring” by the authors, sugge

Valorie Burton | Speaker, Writer, & Coach Valorie Burton is the author of thirteen books on personal development, founder of The Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute and an international speaker on resilience and happiness. She has spent more than 15 years studying the research of re

By Ryan Carruthers May 23, 2023 Wondering what questions you should ask your mentee? This article outlines 27 of them, all of which will help you build a meaningful mentoring relationship that leads to growth. Read More