There are several types of mentoring.
Traditional One-on-One Mentoring
A mentee and mentor are matched, either through a program or on their own. Mentee-mentor partners participate in a mentoring relationship with structure and timeframe of their making or as established by a formal mentoring program.
Distance Mentoring
A mentoring relationship in which the two parties (or group) are in different locations. Sometimes called “virtual” mentoring.
Group Mentoring
A single mentor is matched with a cohort of mentees. Initial program structure is provided while allowing mentor to direct progress, pace and activities.
Peer Mentoring
Mentees and mentors paired are at similar levels or career stages, fostering mutual learning and support.
Reverse Mentoring
Reverse mentoring pairs younger employees with experienced employees. Often this type of mentoring is enhanced by mentees having a specific thing they hope to learn or grow in.
Formal & Informal Mentoring
Formal mentoring is structured, often part of an organization's program, while informal mentoring is more spontaneous and less structured.
Mosaic Mentoring
The idea that we have a mosaic of mentors through our life rather than one specific mentor over time. As individuals move through season in their life their need for different mentoring facets ebb and flow.