Gatekeeping: What is and isn’t Mentorship & Looping Mentorship

Mentoring is a common tool for improving recruitment and retention. However, poor mentoring practices can cause more harm than good. Effective, evidence based practices are crucial for the success of mentoring relationships. Looping mentorship programs transform the relationship from one of hierarchy to one of proximity. Furthermore, looping mentorship expands mentoring relationships to build matrices of support. Aspects of successful looping mentoring practices will be presented.