Reverse Mentoring

The Swiss magazine ORGANISATOR explores key topics in corporate management, organization, IT, and HR. In its final issue of the year, the focus is on Reverse Mentoring- examining its relevance in Swiss companies, implementation strategies, and organizational benefits. Britta Matthesius, Founder of NOUWORK and Freelancer at DoDifferent, was invited to contribute to this important conversation.

Here are some key takeaways:

Reverse Mentoring empowers younger employees to guide senior colleagues in digital skills and technologies while gaining leadership and strategic insights in return. At DoDifferent, Britta emphasizes the value of integrating Reverse Mentoring into daily work. Younger team members are encouraged to lead meetings and workshops, manage projects, and share their expertise, while senior colleagues provide mentorship and strategic guidance.

This reciprocal dynamic fosters mutual respect, breaks generational biases, and strengthens team collaboration. It also modernizes workflows and builds inclusive, innovative workplace cultures.