Level-up Engineering Behind the scenes of a successful mentoring program - Mentoring tips for tech leaders
Feb 7, 2024
In this enlightening conversation, Magda Miu, a Senior Engineering Manager at Adobe, shares her journey in mentoring, emphasizing its reciprocal nature. She discusses her motivations for creating the MentorHer program to support women in tech. Magda provides practical tips for finding mentors and developing a successful program, including essential pillars and matching criteria. She highlights the benefits of mentoring, like improved communication and fresh perspectives, and encourages leaders to embrace mentoring as a vital tool for growth.
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Mentor Shifted Her Focus
- Magda Miu sought mentors when facing hard decisions and career transitions.
- Her early mentor, a product manager friend, shifted her focus from code to customer outcomes.
Define Needs Before Reaching Out
- Identify what you need from a mentor before reaching out and prepare a compelling message.
- Use community events and networking to find mentors and accept you may get a no.
Mentoring Benefits Mentors Too
- Mentoring is a two-way street that benefits mentors with communication skills and fresh perspectives.
- Mentors gain knowledge from mentees and receive intrinsic reward from helping others.