How I recently got a mentor in Cloud Computing.
I am currently doing a Masters in Advanced Software Systems. It’s now only two weeks into the Semester, my first Semester. One of my units is Cloud Computing, in which…
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Poem on Mentorship, My Mentor My light
Lost was I and helpless, Unsure, Uncertain and Unassertive, Right In the middle of confusion, Laying in the dark, My mentor My light. Myriad of questions had I, Devoured by…
The Don’ts in Mentorship for a mentee.
Assumptions are dangerous. They are termites of relationships. Specifically in a mentorship relationship, it becomes crucial to communicate as clearly to avoid misunderstandings and any assumptions. On this account, it…
The Don’ts in Mentorship for a mentor.
Mentoring gone wrong creates unhealthy dependencies and uncomfortable situations for the parties involved. It is therefore paramount that a mentor understands their role in mentorship, that of being a sounding…
20 Inspiring Mentorship quotes from Women.
I like to see quotes as the above and beyond. The perfect summaries that leave us with lots to digest yet are so satisfying. Quotes are soothing and Intriguing. Having…
Mentorship tips for a mentor
“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” — Steven Spielberg Stand out as a mentor…
Mentorship tips for a mentee
Mentorship is a journey. We always need to prepare for journeys, packing, making sure the itinerary and budget are in order, making appropriate reservations, among other things. Having identified a…
Meet Quinta Onditi – An Executive Director and mentor in AWIT
Quinta Onditi has served both as an Executive Director and Lead Program Manager in African Women in Technology. She is one of the mentors in AWIT. She is a lady…
Where to get Tech mentorship (Platforms)
Most people have already made the conscious decision regarding the need for mentorship. They are now asking the follow up questions, Where can I get tech mentorship? How and when…
Benefits of being a mentor
While the benefits of mentorship for a mentee seem obvious, for a mentor it may not pop up at first sight. And as we mentioned on our previous article, mentorship…
How to find a mentor for a career in tech
Finding the right fit in mentorship is something that doesn’t always come easy. It has proven to be a challenge to many. Below are pointers to help you find a…
Why Mentorship in tech is important
One of our African proverbs says, “What the elders see while sitting, the young ones standing on their toes won’t see.” What is the importance of mentorship? The importance of…
What is Mentorship?
Recent polls on AWIT social media platforms twitter and Instagram showed that 100% of the participants would like to receive mentorship or become a mentor. This percentage clearly acknowledges the…
Meet #AWITKE2018 Speaker: Cynthia Dieyi
The 2018 African Women in Technology (AWIT) Conference, Nairobi, theme is “Be Bold”, so we are asking our female leaders and guests – panelists, speakers, moderators, and mentors – to…
Life After AWIT: Meet Edna Sawe
Edna attended the African Women in Technology Conference in Ghana. Here’s her “Life After AWIT Snapshot:” INSPIRED TO DO As an entrepreneur in the field of energy and the CEO of…