Impressions of people who have undergone the mentoring programme

"I have had the opportunity to sit behind both sides of the table – as a mentor and as a protégé. I believe that the best mentors are people who have the experience of being a protégé. The mentoring programme changed me and is making people better.”

"For me, the mentoring programme was like a fresh gust of wind in my executive life. Over time, the work of an executive can become routine, as problems and situations repeat. The mentoring programme gave me the opportunity to use my brain cells on issues that I do not normally think about, meet people whom I normally do not meet, and solve problems that I do not normally encounter."

"For me, the mentor programme was like an awakening that forced me to look at management from an entirely different aspect. Sharing thoughts and experiences with other executives was extremely refreshing."

"I believe that being a mentor develops managers more than any other training because theatrical situations have been replaced with real situations, which include real people and real responsibilities. The mentoring programme also offers challenges to very experienced executives and nurtures their self-confidence.“

"My participation as a protégé in the Fontes mentoring programme has been a very positive experience that has helped me to develop myself as both an executive and a person. The mentor was a trusted and active listener in discussing work-related situations, developments, and relations with one’s boss, colleagues, and subordinates. We also focused on my general development as a person with the help of discussions, homework, goal setting, and drawing up an action plan. The mentor helped to see the discussed topics on a wider scale and from various angles. The mentor does not give you final answers, but only guides you towards possible solutions through questions and debate. I thank Fontes and the mentor for the excellent, rewarding experience!"