Reverse mentoring in workplace: Foster learning and leadership development in project-oriented organizations

Behzad Mahjoobpoor¹ Maryam Ramezani² Setare Fallahnia³

1) Master of Project Management and Construction, Tehran University Email :
2) Project and construction management graduate student, University of Art and Architecture Pars Email :
3) Project and construction management graduate student, University of Art and Architecture Pars Email :

IOI Code : XYCH-AECEG
Publication : 3rd International conference on Management , Economics and Humanities(icmeh.org)
Abstract :
    Reverse mentoring is a novel way to encourage learning and facilitate communication between different generations. This procedure includes transferring technical and experimental concepts between young employee and employers and older and experienced colleagues. The goal is to share science and knowledge with focus on professional and occupational technologies of different generations. The article also focus on development of leadership. Reverse mentoring is used as an alternative solution to connect the different work structures and identify the factors of Leadership Development. The suggested model that is focused on key variables can explain how to benefit the individuals and project-oriented organizations. The differences between different generations is also explained and the method of its usage in capital resources and its priorities and important notes is developed and highlighted.

Keywords : reverse mentoring learning leadership development project driven organizations