A fully configurable web-based software tool designed to develop your talent through mentoring
Why Choose WisdomShare® ?
WisdomShare®, is a unique web-based mentoring application incorporates mentoring expertise in a fully, configurable, cloud-based knowledge-sharing program that provides content and structure while managing your mentoring program.
WisdomShare® is an easy–to-use, quick-to-launch platform has all mentoring best practices built in. The program is based upon several decades of experience implementing, participating and and administrating large-scale mentoring programs. Our goal is to help you avoid common mistakes and launch your mentoring program with ease and minimal time committment.
The complexity of the product is hidden, making it easy to use while managing the entire mentoring process—from matching to evaluation. WisdomShare® saves your organization time and money, by eliminating the burden of managing the pairs and their activities. In addition, the tool provides program continuity so that all mentoring partners enjoy a similar, consistent experience.
Already have one or more mentoring initiatives in place? Perfect! The Enterprise version of WisdomShare® is designed to handle multiple mentoring programs for tens of thousands of pairs, bringing consistency of experience while handling many different development needs.
Key Functionalities of WisdomShare®
SkillBuilder™ guides to develop mentor coaching and managing skills along with mentee’s critical competencies. SkillBuilder™ can be customized or augmented with additional material in any media format, allowing you to include corporate videos or podcast.
Product Capabilities include:
- Expert Matching System that delivers high levels of compatibility based on 14 dimensions and skill competency areas
- Goal setting – sets partnership goals between mentee and mentor
- Automatic matching – based on 128-item match criteria
- Mentee chosen match
- Structured Training and Coaching system – delivers content and communication when needed
Administrative task are handed easily and effortlessly freeing valuable staff time:
- Partneship Communication and Management
- Survey, evaluation and reporting tools
- Mentoring success evaluation measures your program outcomes
How is the Match Made?
Based on a proven compatibility survey, our sophisticated matching algorithm offers mentees a choice of qualified mentors that suit their needs. Typical match categories focus on functional areas of interest, skills and competencies, and personal values, to name a few.
What does WisdomShare™ look like?
The interface is clean and user friendly. You add your logo and personalize your message to participants.
Participants login to access registration and their control panel to add mentoring notes, access training or view selected content.
What tools are available to the participants?
Participants have access to mentoring information, participant guides, goal setting worksheets, progress evaluations, booklists and SkillBuilder™ Guides. SkillBuilder™ Guides are designed to coach new mentors, help the mentees develop critical competencies and direct partnership discussions. You determine when participants receive information and what is distributed. Our configurable templates allow you to use our materials or create your own.
Measuring Impact
- Ongoing survey gather information to supply reporting data on participants:
- Retention Rates of Mentoring Participants vs. Retention Rates of Non-Participants
- Career Progress/Participant Promotion
- Skills Gained/Increased Proficiency
- Individuals Goals Attained during Partnership Duration
- Participant Level of Engagement with the Organization
- Mentee’s level of Satisfaction with the Organization in their Current Position and with their Manager
How is it priced?
Pricing is a convenient, monthly subscription, pay-as-you go model based on number of mentoring pairs. Special rates are available for non-profit organizations.