The following conversation between DuckDuckGo team members Ali Greene and Lily Rouff, gives an inside look on the informal mentorship opportunities that exist at DuckDuckGo. Read along and learn some of their strategies for becoming an effective mentee and mentor.
What is GDI (Girl Develop It)?
Through classes, projects, and events, GDI students develop code, confidence, and community. https://www.girldevelopit.com/
Topics Covered:
Formal and informal mentorship
The Hub-and-Spoke model
Knowledge sharing
Celebrating wins
Creating a “thank you” culture
Intentionality, effective communication, and transparency