Mentoring
Mentoring is a developmental relationship in which a more experienced or suitably knowledgeable person supports another person’s learning, perspective and career development. It often has a broader and longer-term focus than task-specific coaching. The relationship should respect the learner’s choices and any confidentiality boundaries.
Worked example
An experienced finance professional helps a new manager reflect on leadership challenges, explore career options and prepare questions for difficult stakeholder meetings.
Common mistake
Assuming a mentor must be the person’s line manager, or expecting the mentor to make career decisions on the learner’s behalf.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | BT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | SBL | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |
| FIA | FBT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |