Blue Core Mentor
Issued by
IBM
The badge earner is recognized by IBM for developing and cultivating a Mentoring relationship with at least 3 mentees. The earner have taken training (formal or informal/on the job) to ensure quality feedback and guidance is provided to the mentees. The badge earner has received positive feedback from the mentees and is recognized as a role model. Mentoring is an important career development opportunity IBM employees use to enhance skills and achieve long-term career aspirations.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Earning Criteria
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Must be an employee of IBM
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Mentor at least 3 IBMers (or non-IBMers on an IBM sponsored external program), making at least 3 face-to-face/video conference connections with each of them, working to develop the area of interest of the mentees: career progression, certification, networking, socialization etc.
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The mentoring relationship must be effective according to the mentee's objective. The mentor should encourage the mentee to drive the relationship. There must be enough knowledge transfer that supports the mentee objectives.