As popularity for the programme grows year on year, 32 people joined the 2024/25 cohort, with a mix of mentors and mentees. The unique, cross-company approach creates exposure to fresh perspectives and alternative ways of working.
Over a period of nine months, the pairs meet regularly, engage with live and digital events, listen to speakers delivering thought provoking and educational content, receive mentoring training and online learning and have the opportunity to network and build new relationships.
After a successful first year as a mentor last year, Dianah Sweeney, growth director at Compass Group UK & Ireland, has taken part for a second time.
Sweeney said: “This is the second year I have taken part in the 30% Club mentoring programme and it has been a great experience. Throughout the last year chatting and meeting with my mentee, we have had the opportunity to reflect and understand the experience and perspective of others in the workplace from someone in a very different environment and organisation.
“I hope the conversations have been helpful to her - they have certainly made me stop and think about the impact leaders have on others and how we as leaders can be more self-aware, and ready to support others on their journey.”
Since 2014, Moving Ahead has supported 25,000 participants from 60 countries across 301 organisations.