About LGBT Great At LGBT Great, our mission is to empower 5,000 organisations and 5 million people to lead the world in LGBTQ+ inclusion by 2035. We help workplaces become authentically inclusive because when your people prosper, everyone thrives. Our Values Respect: We bring our value of respect to every workplace, individual and to every conversation we have. Aspiration: We are unapologetically aspirational. We want business to be a global leader in LGBTQ+ inclusion to inspire and uplift a new generation. Impact: Everything we do is data and evidence-based and intentionally designed to deliver tangible, measurable impact. About LGBT Great's Mentoring Programme LGBT Great's Mentoring Programme has connected 400+ participants across 100+organisation in 18 countries to date. LGBT Great’s Mentoring Programme works by connecting Mentees with Mentors (LGBTQ+ and allies) across different organisations and regions around the world. The programme also serves as a reverse mentoring opportunity to find out more about the experience of walking in an LGBTQ+ person's shoes.   How it works View our Mentor Directory to search for available Mentors. Become a Mentor by completing a Become a Mentor application form. Request a Mentor from the Mentor Directory by completing a Request a Mentor application form. Participants who complete our Join our Mentoring Pool application form will be paired with Mentees / Mentors in LGBT Great’s community. Matches are made based on overlapping interests and aspirations.  Applications are open throughout the year and matches are made on a rolling basis. Applications are to be made via the above links. Benefits Mentee ​Benefits Develop and expand career skills and thinking. ​ Learn strategies for overcoming challenges and barriers.​ Increase knowledge of leadership and Mentor’s journey. ​ Gain a structured approach to personal development.​ Connect with professionals from other organisations and expand network. Mentor ​Benefits​ Validate role as a Role Model and, or, ‘active’ Ally. ​ Develop and nurture skills as an inclusive leader within our industry. ​ Increase knowledge of LGBTQ+ identities and experiences at work. ​ Learn new ways in which to support LGBTQ+ talent within our industry. ​ Connect with professionals from other organisations and expand network.