USEFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES FOR THE GLOBAL MAJORITY MENTOR.

We have compiled a library of useful links and resources that can assist you to prepare you for each step of your mentoring journey. These links can also be found in the guidebook.

• Session 1: Introductions

  (2022) Start, Build & Establish a Great Mentor-Mentee Relationship: A No-BS Guide - MentorCruise – in depth look at what makes an effective relationship between a mentor and mentee

  Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset: How what you think affects what you achieve (mindsethealth.com) - what a growth mindset and fixed mindset are and the benefits of a growth one.

  Icebreaker Booklet (manchester.ac.uk) - a really thorough booklet on plenty of different ice-breaker, mentors can browse and find ones they enjoy the most.

  How to Be an Amazing Mentor - How to Be an Amazing Mentor in 10 Ways, according to HubSpot Managers

  Association of MBAs - why mentoring is key to diversity

  Edutopia - How to Help Students Set and Track Goals

  7 Mindsets - Smart Goal Setting for Students

• Session 2: Culture

  We have compiled a list of inspirational individuals and cultural works in the Global Majority. You can download the GMM Session 2 here.

• Session 3: Skills

  Future Quest WEX page - opportunities for networking, building skills & experience

  The Skills Builder Partnership - The Skills Builder Universal Framework shows how to build essential skills at every stage of life.

  Top 10 skills for 2025 - top skills for a successful future & how long it takes to learn them.

  20 Vital Skills You’ll Need in the Future Workplace - more information around useful skills.

  Future Quest - SKILLS - information & activities for a variety of skills

  LinkedIn learning - a variety of online courses for building skills. UWE students should have free access to most LinkedIn learning content.

• Session 4: Strategies

  Black South West Network - BSWN are a network of global majority people in the South West of England working in areas they define as Cross-sector Enterprise and Innovation; Cultural Inclusion; Research and Knowledge with Scrutiny and Accountability and Representation and Power.

  Nilaari Agency – Nilaari are a Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic led registered charity, with over 20 years' experience, delivering social care support, talking therapies and training to adults and young people across Bristol. If you need somewhere to vent after your sessions or want to talk to a culturally appropriate professional in Bristol, then this can be a place to go.

  The Empowerment Group (TEG) - The Empowerment Group is a registered charity supporting black people aged 18 and over in the UK facing mental health challenges. This is another place where you can find available services to you.

  The Diverse Artists Network – diverse network of like minded people celebrating art in all its forms, promoting global majority voices

  Next Link - We provide a range of domestic abuse support services to women and children. These include safe houses, children’s services, dedicated Black and Ethnic Minority Services, resettlement and outreach services, and a crisis response service.

• Session 5: Relationships

  Conflict resolution resources - free resources for young people by young people

  Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) - a good sign posting organisation for support

  Family Relationships and Well-Being - in depth paper about family relationships and well-being

  Relationships and family problems: useful organisations - useful contacts for support

  Toxic Relationships - Watch out for harmful relationships

• Session 6: Dealing with Discrimination

  Psychology Today - Ways to de-escalate a heated argument

  Twinkl Teaching Resources - This handy guide looks at de-escalation strategies for teachers, the stages of conflict escalation and how to prevent conflicts from escalating.

  Integrity Coaching - Ways to tackle racism in education

  NSPCC - Talking to young people about racism

  Mind - Racism and mental health

  Dealing With Microaggressions At Work -DavidsonMorris HR Team

  Digital microaggressions and how to handle them - CMI - Working remotely and in digital spaces opens people up to new, sometimes subtle microaggressions. Here’s how to spot and deal with them.

  The Effect Discrimination, Microaggressions Can Have on People of Color - Nace Community

  Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race - A ‘The Guardian’ Article

  Discrimination - Your rights

  Discrimination, your rights - What you can do

  Discrimination, bullying and harassment | Acas - Dealing with Discrimination, bullying and harassment issues in the workplace

  Challenge discrimination - Describe How To Challenge Discrimination In A Way That Promotes Change

• Session 7: The World of Work

  The Colour Of Power - A snapshot of some the most powerful people in the uk

  Interview tips | Finding a job - Prince’s Trust

  Black-Lives-Matter-Parent-Guide.pdf (wearebristol.co.uk) - guide for parents on how to navigate difficult conversations with children, but easily transferable for mentors

  Women In Business Charter - Blog by the GM director for the Bristol Women in Business Charter

  The Bristol pioneers working to improve representation in business - Look into some of the businesses and organisations striving for representation in Bristol.

  About Us - BeOnBoard - Programme aiming to improve diversity on governing bodies and boards. Partners list a list of powerful and successful GM people in Bristol area.

  Black Lives Matter: the workplace | Acas - Podcast

  How to start a personal statement - brief but concise look at starting a personal statement, with hotlinks to more detailed articles

  How to write a good CV - a guide for students, The Scholarship Hub

  How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter - Glassdoor

  UK doubles number of people from minority ethnic backgrounds in prominent roles | Inequality - The Guardian