Nick Morgan and Holly Bennett discuss the challenges, responsibilities, and dynamics of managing mentoring programs, as well as the ethical considerations and the impact on mentors and mentees. They delve into the complexities of mentoring programs, focusing on the role of program managers and the dynamics of mentor-mentee relationships.

Nick Morgan is a learning and development consultant specialising in organisational and professional development, with expertise in leadership, management, coaching and mentoring. Holding a BA in Leadership and Management and a MSc in Coaching and Mentoring, he is currently pursuing doctoral research on mentoring, focusing specifically on the role of the Mentoring Programme Manager.

Holly Bennett is a learning and development consultant, HR practitioner and evaluation expert specialising in mentoring, coaching, and developing learning and development interventions. She holds a BCom in Management and Human Resources Management and a PGCert in Mentoring and Coaching. Currently she is working as a mentoring programme manager, HR lead and dedicated EMCC assessor and verifier.