YES NO In my organization…
1. …internal subject matter experts, gurus, or cross trainers (a.k.a. peer mentors) know what they are expected to teach, to whom, and how to transfer their knowledge.
2. …rookies, learners, new hires, or new promotions (a.k.a. apprentices) get timely and accessible advice to get up to speed quickly and smoothly.
3. …we communicate well, even with our teammates in different locations.
4. …managers know how to ensure the success of knowledge transfer between their employees.
5. …people regularly check that they’re being understood when training their peers and go beyond asking “Are you with me?”
6. …people use learning goals to clarify what needs to be learned when they transfer knowledge.
7. …we understand how to recognize and teach to different learning styles.
8. …people know how to quickly prepare for the “lessons” they deliver.
9. …we’re good at teaching technical tools to (each other, our customers, our partners).
10. …people know how to organize and share their knowledge in manageable chunks.
11. …we have a clear plan to get new hires or new project team members on board quickly.
12. …we give regular feedback to each other.

TOTAL — Number answered with ‘No’:

Rank your total on the following scale:

Immediate Need: 10-12 points

  • Peer Mentoring can be customized and delivered in your organization within weeks of contacting us. You won’t wait long for results, either. You’ll notice changes the next day.

Urgent Need: 6-9 points

  • Peer Mentoring reverses the negative trend you’re on by giving everyone a common approach to improving communication, managing expectations, and creating a more productive work environment.

Evaluation Recommended: 4-5 points

  • Peer Mentoring helps any organization step back and evaluate areas for improvement. Further evaluation could help make connections between the Peer Mentoring tools and your business.

Modest to None: 3 or fewer points

  • Peer Mentoring could be a great addition to your already successful organization. Review your “No” answers and consider the cost of them. That will help you decide if further action is necessary.

For more information, read up on The Need or contact us to discuss your organization’s situation in a one-on-one consultation today.