Flash mentoring

Flash mentoring is a fast-paced, short-term approach to mentoring and networking where individuals engage in brief, focused interactions with a variety of mentors and peers. These interactions can be one-time meetings or short engagements, often structured as "speed mentoring" sessions where individuals rotate through quick conversations with different people.

This approach is particularly useful when time is limited and individuals need quick knowledge transfer and advice. It's also helpful when exposure to diverse perspectives is desired, as it connects individuals with mentors from various backgrounds and areas of expertise beyond 1:1 mentorship. 

Specific benefits of flash mentoring include: 

• Gaining quick insights and advice 
• Connecting with mentors from various backgrounds and levels within the organization
• Receiving focused guidance on specific challenges or questions.
• Building connections and networks with a wider range of colleagues. 

Limitations include: 

• Short-term nature may not allow for deep relationship building and trust.
• May not provide the same long-term impact as traditional mentoring.
• Advice and guidance may be more general due to time constraints.

While flash mentoring may not be suitable for all mentoring needs, it can be a valuable tool for quick advice, diverse perspectives, and initial connections.  It serves as a dynamic approach that complements traditional mentoring, offering an additional avenue for networking, learning, and growth.