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Learning Activities in River

Give your employees the personalized support they need so that they can make the most of their mentoring relationships. Get info here about River's Learning Activities feature.

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When Mentoring Programs Fail

Is your mentoring program doomed? Avoid these three mistakes to create a more successful mentoring program for your employees.

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River Mentoring Software Names Laura Francis as Chief Knowledge Officer

DENVER, August 8, 2019—River, creators of award-winning mentoring software, today announced the promotion of Laura Francis to Chief Knowledge Officer. A long-time employee and expert in the field ...

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LEAD with Mentoring

Make mentoring a reality in your organization. Use the LEAD framework to begin creating a mentoring culture. LEAD stands for Leadership, employee Engagement, Affinity groups, and Diversity.

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Lessons Learned Through Failure

Sometimes the most important lessons we learn are the ones that occur because we failed at something. Use your mentoring relationship as a safe space to discuss failures.

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Get More Introverts Involved in Mentoring [Training Journal]

In this Training Journal article, Laura Francis of River shares three tips for getting more introverts involved in mentoring, making for a more inclusive practice.

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5 Signs You Need Mentoring Software

From being overwhelmed by matching people by hand to not having a way to track relationships, here are five signs that let you know you need mentoring software.

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Common Mentoring Questions

The mentoring experts at River share some common questions we hear from program administrators...and how to be successful.

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Reverse Mentoring Helps Spread Knowledge

This article from Arlene Hirsch looks at the growing trend of reverse mentoring and features Chris Browning and Laura Francis from River.

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Mentoring Software for All Ages

Using a new technology can come with some growing pains. Here are three tips for overcoming objections to using mentoring software.

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Mentoring Buzzwords

Mentoring software. Conversations. Relationships. Diversity. Leadership. Onboarding. Mentoring buzzwords abound, but there's only one word search puzzle. Can you find all of the words in River's ...

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Tips for Navigating a Mentoring Program Pilot Unveiled by River

Denver, January 7, 2019— In celebration of National Mentoring Month, the mentoring experts at River have published a new eBook for organizations that want to launch a mentoring program. Many ...

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How to Get Better Results with Mentoring

The Client Success team at River shows why they rock in this blog from Allison Laing. Check out how she helped this longtime client increase the number of mentoring relationships by more than 700%.

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River Wins Silver 2018 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Award

Denver, December 7, 2018— River was honored this month with our 12th Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award since 2011. The Silver Excellence in Technology Award was given for our mentoring software ...

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Which Mentor Matching Option Is Right for You?

When you’re designing your mentoring program, one of the biggest factors you will need to determine is how you want mentees and mentors to be matched. Is self-directed or administrator matching ...

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River Mentoring Software Helps You Manage Your Mentoring Programs

Chris Browning talks to Superb Crew about the benefits of mentoring, the power of River mentoring software, and how technology assists administrators and participants alike.

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Do More with Mentoring

From mentees and mentors to administrators and companies themselves, we see the value that mentoring can bring to each group. How can you do more with mentoring?

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Mentee and Mentor Training and Services Set River Apart

As a mentoring solution, River stands out from the crowd because of expert consulting, training, and support services. Read more here.

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Sage Advice for Mentors

Most people feel it is a great privilege to be asked to be someone's mentor. It can also be a little humbling and overwhelming at times to be looked upon as someone who might have the answers to ...

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Mentoring ROI: Numbers, Proof, and a Plan of Attack

Yes, mentoring matters. Yes, mentoring makes a difference. Yes, mentoring is worth our time and effort. How do we know? The data tells us. From employee engagement and retention, to productivity ...

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Three Tips for Growing Your Mentoring Program

Mentoring can produce powerful results for retention, engagement, and productivity. Here are three tips for expanding mentoring at your workplace.

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The Art and Science of Leading an Online Mentoring Group

Group mentoring thrives when there is both structure and flexibility within the group. Creating this requires a balance of art and science.

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Mentoring Software Makes Administration Easy

There’s no question that mentoring continues to be a desired program at work, but many organizations are missing the opportunity to take advantage of this. What's holding them back?

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Mentoring Makes Employees Happy and Productive

Mentoring can be a great equalizer. Access to leaders, knowledge sources, and collaboration opportunities are critical. Learn more here.

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The ROI of Mentoring eBook

From employee engagement and retention, to productivity and collaboration, mentoring leaves a mark on the people involved. Get the inside scoop on how clients who use River's mentoring software ...

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Keys to Creating a Mentoring Culture

Design the mentoring culture you want! Here are three things to get you started...beyond just launching a mentoring program.

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River Helps Address Intra-Organizational Mentoring Challenges

Chris Browning, President of River, sat down with SuperbCrew to share River’s story, the challenges we help companies overcome, and the reasons why River is unique when it comes to business ...

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How to Build a Business Case for Mentoring

A goal without a plan is just a wish. Is starting (or expanding) a mentoring program at your organization a sound plan or a well-meaning wish? Do you know what should be included in a plan as you ...

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How to Design a Mentoring Program eBook

Are you ready for mentoring at your organization, but not sure where to start? Or looking to expand your mentoring program, but unclear on what to do next? Look no further than this eBook from ...

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Three Ways to Sabotage Your Mentoring Plan

You may not realize it, but you could be sabotaging your mentoring program. Here are some dangers to look out for.

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