mentoring program for LGBTQ leaders supports a diverse culture
build equity and inclusion with our software aided LGBTQ+ diversity mentoring program
The Pride Leadership Forum is held with the purpose of celebrating and honoring diverse members of the LGBTQ+ community as leaders in the workplace. This diversity, equity and inclusion mentoring program offers participants the opportunity to explore best leadership practices and principles in relation to LGBTQ+ identities, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
how does our software program help with diverse talent?
We have a vast amount of experience working with organizations of all sizes to offer a formalized diversity mentoring program. We are the only mentoring software that is scalable and able to work with companies of all sizes. We are the only mentoring program that has a built in training and certification program to ensure your employees are prepared and engaged. We are the only platform that has the option for external mentoring. Finally, we are the only mentoring program that fully administers your program. We are your outsourced resource for an impactful mentoring program designed to help you attract, retain, and develop a diverse employee population.
what does the DEI mentoring program include?
1:1 coaching
Employees select topics of their choosing for areas of growth and leverage our technology to self-select a mentor of their choice on that topic for 3-months. At the culmination of those 3-months, participants select a new area of growth and a new mentor – resulting in a total of 4 mentors per year.
employee-level group mentorship & coaching
Every other month, employee mentoring sessions are provided for these participants to engage in. Providing a space for public speakers, a variety of insights and group coaching from other employees across the country.
mentor certification
Ensuring our mentors and mentees are having impactful conversations is key! We provide training for each employee through a five-session coursework on how to be a successful mentor and certify them at their completion.
capacity building tools
Accessing our robust Skills Learning Library provides additional tools and resources that your employees can access 24/7. This library of resources covering more than 40 topics in both personal and skill development provides additional guidance for growth.
how software mentoring impacts your DEI program
The Pride Leadership Forum recognizes the value of diverse talent and relationships with members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Pride Leadership Forum is a group mentoring program intended to align with your organization’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy creating an accepting culture for your workforce. This forum is intended to be a safe space for employees to come together and hear from great speakers on diversity topics relevant to LGBTQ+ employees and allies. This is an incredible opportunity to learn and grow and discuss topics and for mentees to potentially spot their next mentor. In addition to the group mentorship forums, employees who opt into the Pride Leadership Forum will also select one-on-one mentors on topics of their choosing from a wide array of available mentors and more than 50 different leadership topics. Our diversity mentoring program is designed to promote inclusion and belonging for your employees and ensure all employees have access to meaningful and diverse relationships.
why do some mentorship programs fail?
poor planning
Without a plan, any number of things can go wrong without the strategy in place to address those issues.
Our mentorship program is organized and offers the structure, resources, and support you need to experience smooth implementation and ongoing success.
not scalable
In-house programs often put a massive burden on internal staff trying to facilitate the program.
Our fully administered mentorship program can scale as much as you need and provides a great experience for any size company!
traditional hierarchies
Typically, mentorship relies on traditional hierarchies which aren’t structured with personalized professional development in mind.
We match mentees and mentors based on relevant skills & interests. This helps diverse employee relationships and also career development within the company.
insufficient training
Many programs don’t provide enough context for how to be an effective mentor/mentee.
We provide the resources and tools along with our structured, proven program to help mentors & mentees reach their goals. This training benefits both the employee and the organization.
lack of measurement
Programs without measurables or analytics don’t have insights into program effectiveness.
Our program includes a helpful analytics dashboard with ongoing reporting. Plus we’ll review metrics with you so you can be sure your organization’s diversity initiatives are successful.
bad matching
Oftentimes we hear mentorship programs don’t prioritize matching candidates to those who are a good fit leaving participants uncomfortable and without progress.
We match mentees and mentors based on the goal development skills, making your company more successful in its diversity initiatives.
mentors make an impact
We’re fully committed to helping you succeed with diversity, equity and inclusion in your workplace. We show this by delivering a scalable & measurable mentoring program that is fully administered by our team. We prove our commitment by assisting with onboarding, providing ongoing reports and quality check-ins, annual metric reviews, and dedicated support. Mentors make a positive impact on diverse workplace culture!
our Net promoter score: 73
*industry average NPS: 36
average participant engagement is 90%
Our diversity mentorship program gets your employees connected
pride leadership forum members can …
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Connect with diverse industry leaders to expand their network and enhance their career development
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Connect their employees with great mentors from across the country in a variety of industries and experiences
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Connect with a mentor of their choosing, on the topic most important to them
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Connect with other growth-oriented people in group coaching and mentoring sessions
how the LGBTQ mentoring program works
Step 1: launching the program
Our employee programs are fully administered by us. This means no lift from your internal workforce saving you the time and hassle.
Step 2: mentoring matching
Our proprietary software allows you to filter and sort mentors on criteria that’s important to you (race, gender, years of experience, industry, etc.), allowing you to select a mentor that will resonate with you.
step 3: library of resources
Our mentorship program goes beyond connecting your workforce to mentors. We have developed a robust, curated library of learning resources for self-guided improvement. This employee resource benefits members of your workforce and your company.
step 4: reporting & analytics
Reports about your diversity mentoring program are sent directly to you so no need to constantly log in and check the dashboard – but it’s there if you want it. Monthly analytics ensure engagement and allows us to track impact.
we make diversity mentoring easy
scalable
Regardless of number of employees or their unique location, companies of all sizes in all countries can engage with us.
sustainable
Taking the burden off of your already over-extended internal teams, ensures long-term success and sustainability.
measurable
Metrics and quarterly reporting ensure we’re moving the needle and tracking outcomes on the effort.
administered
Our diversity mentoring programs are fully administered by us – which means absolutely no lift on your end.
let's improve the culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in your workplace
We make the initialization process of your mentoring program seamless for you and your team.
Let’s discuss where you’re wanting to move the needle inside your company. Start the conversation by clicking the button below.
We’ll explain the details & timeline of getting your program up and running.
We provide communications templates to help gauge interest from your team and start the enrollment process.
After your list of selected employees is finalized, we’ll handle all onboarding and orientation for you!
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