Resource:

Treat mentees the same as addicts

Wednesday 02 December 2015

Blog by CMI Insights

The financial entrepreneur, activist and former alcoholic offers his advice for mentoring in business. Mentoring should be approached in the same way as treatment for addicts going through rehabilitation – without judgment and by allowing people to make mistakes – according to former alcoholic and high-flying business leader Ivan Massow.

Massow has experienced serious failures in his business career,  including the loss of his multi-million pound financial advisory company in 2002. Its collapse eventually saw him flee to Spain and fall into alcoholism. But, he says, having a mentor throughout this period proved to be invaluable, giving him important advice and guidance during successful and more difficult periods alike.

Read the full story: 

The Everyone Economy

CMI’s plan for sharing work opportunity and success

We need you: Men’s role in gender equality in the workplace

From advocating for parental leave to creating space for women, male allyship is vital to keep driving gender equality

CMI Highlights

What’s going on at CMI this week? Here’s our latest news, events, updates and more – in one easy-to-find location

Do emojis belong in the workplace? You decide

It’s 25 years since the first digital faces appeared. Should they be banned, or are they great for expressing yourself?

Resource

The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you.

Members See More

CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits

Join The Community

CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.