Mentorship, by design
In WIWIK 100, mentoring isn't an informal add-on. It's a structured, goal-aligned relationship that runs the length of the fellowship — supported, documented, and safe.
For fellows
Every fellow is matched with a mentor aligned to their pathway and goals. It's part of the programme — you don't apply for it separately; you get there through the virtual summit.
See the pathwayBecome a mentor
Guide a fellow through the challenges you once faced — within a system that sets you up to do it well.
Express interestQuality is engineered
Mentoring outcomes improve when relationships are structured and supported. So we structure them.
Goal-aligned
Every relationship opens with 3–5 defined goals and a signed compact — not vague good intentions.
Structured cadence
Agreed meeting rhythm, documented agendas, and quarterly growth reviews keep momentum honest.
Trained mentors
Mentors complete onboarding on goal-setting, feedback, and expectations before any fellow contact.
Safeguarding first
Code of conduct, clear boundaries, confidential reporting, and a named focal person — non-negotiable.
Four steps to a good fit
Intake
Fellows state goals and the mentor attributes they want; mentors state expertise, capacity, and preferences.
Rules-based match
Paired by pathway track, skill needs, and availability.
Human review
A person checks for conflicts of interest and any safeguarding concerns.
8-week fit check
A trial period with a no-fault opt-out, so both sides can confirm the match works.
Who we look for
Mentoring a fellow is a real commitment. These are the qualities the programme is built around.
A typical mentor commits to a regular cadence across the fellowship's 18 months — enough time to see a fellow change.