May
08, 2026
16:30 - 17:30 CEST
Mentoring works best when learning flows both ways and when everyday work becomes the classroom. In this practical session, we demystify reverse mentoring (what it is - and isn’t), show why it accelerates inclusion, innovation, and leadership readiness, and outline the core principles that make pairs succeed: open mind, clear goals, respect, trust, and authenticity. We then translate those insights into practice with a simple playbook for on‑the‑job learning: scan current tasks and skills, set SMART goals, and design bite‑size practice with real time feedback - all in a cadence teams can sustain. You’ll also see how active listening, psychological safety, and effective matching strengthen mentoring quality. You’ll leave with a practical starter kit: goals template, conversation guide, and quick tips, plus a draft on‑the‑job plan you can adapt for your team.
Paola Pinto, Adult Learning Specialist with more than 15-year experience. Facilitator, ICF Coach, Conference and Event Manager, L&D specialist at the United Nations Global Service Centre. Paola has multiyear experience in the L&D field, with a focus on people management, emotional intelligence, communication, group dynamics, and organizational change processes. She develops and leads workshops covering a range of subjects, demonstrating a strong commitment to digital learning and coaching. She actively promotes greater awareness of psychological safety and emotional intelligence in the workplace to enhance performance and foster a positive organizational environment. Her lifelong exposure to literature, movies and arts contributed to her understanding of interpersonal dynamics, and human behaviors.
Fedor Anisimov is an early‑career professional currently with the UN Secretariat (DMSPC–OHR), where he contributes to people and organizational initiatives in a global, multicultural environment. With graduate‑level training in international relations and experience spanning diplomatic settings and the private sector, he has supported analysis, protocol, and project coordination for senior stakeholders. Having grown up across borders and worked in the Scandinavia and Gulf region, Fedor brings cultural agility, discretion, and a service‑oriented approach to teamwork. His interests include HR analytics, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on translating strategy into practical results. He is passionate about continuous learning, collaboration, and bringing clarity to complex, fast‑moving contexts.
