
We have some exciting updates this month!

From a new way to sort the members of your program, to introducing breakout rooms in our video sessions - Mentorly has what you need to better manage your mentorship programs.

![](/images/help/articles/new-updates-to-better-manage-your-mentorship-programs-1.png)

# Members: A new way to sort

This past month, we've made a small update to our Members tab that has a big impact: sorting the members list by **Newest First.**

From the **Members** tab on your Program Dashboard, you'll notice a new filtering option in the top right corner.

You can choose to sort the list of Members by **Newest** or **Oldest First**, or the default setting of sorting alphabetically by **Name.**

![](/images/help/articles/new-updates-to-better-manage-your-mentorship-programs-2.gif)

Sorting by newest members first is incredibly helpful for programs that have constant sign ups throughout the month - or for members who are little bit slower to sign up after being invited!

You can see who's recently signed up, make sure they're onboarded, matched and ready to go!

![](/images/help/articles/new-updates-to-better-manage-your-mentorship-programs-3.png)

# Breakout Rooms

With our [group sessions and Masterclasses](/en/help/program-manager-guides/setting-up-your-program-setting-up-your-program#h_2ed44dcd7e), Mentorly makes it easy to set up a multi-person video session.

We've taken those multi-person sessions to the next level: **Breakout rooms.**

Breakout rooms allow the moderator to create sub-groups within the session that are then given their separate room to meet and discuss, before rejoining the main call.

![](/images/help/articles/new-updates-to-better-manage-your-mentorship-programs-4.jpg)

In a multi-person session, clicking on the '**raise hand**' icon will allow the moderator to create and assign breakout rooms for the session's participants.

For more information on how to create breakout rooms, please see this article about our [Video Call Features](/en/help/for-all/video-call-features).

**Did you know?** Program Managers always have the power to [create a group session or Masterclass.](/en/help/program-manager-guides/managing-your-program-managing-your-program#h_575c00a3a8)

Learn more about all our updates [here](https://portal.productboard.com/howxtqgqwx3sajhaz9z4got4).

![](/images/help/articles/new-updates-to-better-manage-your-mentorship-programs-5.png)

# Add another Program Manager to the mix!

We know that managing a mentorship program can be challenging work, even when Mentorly is there to help make it easier - sometimes all you need is an extra pair of hands.

The number of Program Managers you're allotted is determined by [your plan](/en/help/faq/mentorly-s-plans-and-features), but **did you know you can add an additional Program Manager seat for just $75/month?**

If you're interested in learning more, please reach out to your Mentorly Success Advisor or Mentorly's support team!

[Add Program Manager seat](mailto:support@mentorly.co)

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New updates to better manage your mentorship programs.


As a program manager, dedicating your time and energy to running a program can seem intimidating, but all that hard work translates into something far greater than yourself.

We’re here to tell you that running a successful mentorship program is definitely attainable!

To help you build, maintain and scale your program, we’ve prepared a few tips on how to run a successful mentorship program 🌟

![](/images/help/articles/our-best-tips-to-run-a-successful-mentorship-program-1.jpg)

## What does success look like?

When inviting members, it’s important to let them know the goal of the program in relation to themselves.

This helps set expectations early for both mentors and mentees, and helps them identify more with their mentorship program.

You can add this information to [your program's landing page](/en/help/program-manager-guides/setting-up-your-program-setting-up-your-program#h_323ad9c5f1), but to really get the message across: send your members an announcement and let them know more about the program.

![](/images/help/articles/our-best-tips-to-run-a-successful-mentorship-program-2.jpg)

To learn more about how to send an announcement, check out [this article.](/en/help/program-manager-guides/announcements)

💡 **Take advantage of announcements to remind mentees to schedule their first sessions.**

![](/images/help/articles/our-best-tips-to-run-a-successful-mentorship-program-3.jpg)

## Monitor and manage

It's always best to take a moment and identify participants who haven't been engaging as expected, and **to find out why**.

![](/images/help/articles/our-best-tips-to-run-a-successful-mentorship-program-4.jpg)

To identify mentees with a low session count, head over to the **Reporting tab** and scroll down to **Sessions per users**.

![](/images/help/articles/our-best-tips-to-run-a-successful-mentorship-program-5.jpg)

From here, you can see which mentees have had the least amount of sessions. Consider sending them [a message](/en/help/program-manager-guides/announcements-announcements#h_f4d4ecbb41) to prompt them to book, mentor suggestions or [mentorship tips](https://intercom.help/mentorly/en/collections/3616227-mentorship-resources).

💡 **Get more tips on [tracking engagement](/en/help/program-manager-guides/managing-your-program-managing-your-program#h_399e1177e9).**

![](/images/help/articles/our-best-tips-to-run-a-successful-mentorship-program-6.jpg)

## Mentorly Success Advisors - we're here for you!

Feel like you’ve hit a wall and could use more help with your program? We’ve got your back!

With a **Mentorly Success Advisor (MSA)**, get strategies and advice specially-curated to your program's needs, engagement meetings, direct access and dedicated support - and so much more! **MSAs work hand and hand with you for the success of your mentorship program.**

Mentorly Success Advisors are only included in Pro and Enterprise plan, or they can be added to your contract for only **$250/month.**

If you're interested in upgrading your plan or adding a Mentorly Success Advisor, please reach out to our support team!

[Add a Mentorly Success Advisor](mailto:%20support@mentorly.co)

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Our best tips to run a successful mentorship program.


Communicating through announcements can improve engagement, help save time and keep you connected with the users of your program.

We also have a cool new feature that makes setting up a program even easier!

![](/images/help/articles/the-best-ways-to-save-you-time-1.jpg)

## Announcements: A Time Saver

While managing your program, you're likely familiar with creating new conversations from your **Program Dashboard**. These messages become an ongoing thread sent to all members in the conversation, and each member can reply in this thread - which is great for group discussions!

But - as we all know - a message thread can become overwhelming especially if you just want to send tips, reminders, or share a general message.

**That’s where announcements come in!**

Announcements allow you to send read-only messages to a group of users. You can use this feature to keep your members engaged in the program, offer mentorship tips or session-conversation prompts, and even send attachments.

The announcement feature saves you a great amount of time from doing the work manually. Even better, you can curate the list of recipients by specific group, cohort, tags and even status!

## Here's how to send an announcement:

1\. Go to your **Messaging** tab from the **Program Dashboard** and click on the paper and pencil icon.

2\. Click on **New Announcement**

3\. You can either choose to individually enter each member's name in the 'To:' field, or filter and bulk-select from the **Members** tab

![](/images/help/articles/the-best-ways-to-save-you-time-2.jpg)

4\. **OR** from the **Members** tab, you're able to sort and combine filters by each mentor/mentee, cohorts, tags, status, and more - talk about a time saver!

![](/images/help/articles/the-best-ways-to-save-you-time-3.jpg)

For more help with creating an announcement, visit our [Announcements article.](/en/help/program-manager-guides/announcements)

**Good to know:** By selecting a new announcement, if a member chooses to reply, their message will only be sent to and seen by you, the program manager.

![](/images/help/articles/the-best-ways-to-save-you-time-4.jpg)

## Setting Up Your Sector/Industries

When setting up your mentorship program, Mentorly’s aim is to make those steps a breeze. Our new Sector/Industries feature lets you customize the list of sectors or industries, and areas of expertise to best represent your program's membership.

This list is important when mentees or mentors are completing their profiles - as they choose from this list to best reflect their experience

From the **Program** tab, sectors/industries can be added or edited, and areas of expertise can be added to each discipline.

![](/images/help/articles/the-best-ways-to-save-you-time-5.jpg)

**Good to know:** We strongly don’t recommend modifying the list once a program/members have already onboarded. As this affects onboarded users.

To learn more about navigating the new feature, check out our [Setting Up Your Program](/en/help/program-manager-guides/setting-up-your-program-setting-up-your-program#h_0b745586b2) article.

To keep up to date with all of our new features or updates you can visit our [portal](https://mentorly.productboard.com/entity-detail/features/15331647).

![](/images/help/articles/the-best-ways-to-save-you-time-6.jpg)

## Looking to start a new mentorship program?

[Plans & Features](/en/help/faq/mentorly-s-plans-and-features)

Check out our [plans and features](https://mentorly.co/en/pricing) to learn about the number of programs your plan allows or reach out to a support team member to discuss further.

![](/images/help/articles/the-best-ways-to-save-you-time-7.jpg)

## Have any questions or need any assistance?

Not to worry, we’re here to help!

If you have a designated MSA, simply reach out to them via email with any questions or concerns you may have.

If you do not have an MSA, contact the Mentorly support team by going to the Help tab found on your personal dashboard and clicking Go to Live Chat.

## Happy mentorship!


The best ways to save you time


We all know the incredible benefits of receiving mentorship - but we also know that sometimes people need an extra push to getting that mentorship.

That's why this month we're sharing some of our best conversation prompts so that you can share them with your program. We're also pulling back the curtains on every plan's features and limitations!

What are we waiting for? Let's get to it!

![](/images/help/articles/conversation-prompts-and-plan-features-explained-1.png)

# **Help get the conversation started...**

Whether your mentees are matched with a compatible mentor or your mentees are searching for mentors that suit their needs, they might not know where to start the conversation.

Seeking mentorship can be overwhelming and nerve-wracking - offering some guidance to your mentees (or mentors!) can help normalize the experience and make mentees feel more at ease or comfortable with booking a session with a mentor.

Conversation prompts are a great way to offer that guidance and help mentees engage with mentors. By selecting 2-3 on a biweekly basis and communicating that to your program, this can help boost engagement.

Here are a few helpful conversation prompts:

- What was the career path that led you to your current position?
- What values drive your actions?
- What lessons have you learned from your successes and failures?
- What are the most memorable mistakes you have made?
    

## Want to send members of your program some conversation prompts?

It’s quick and easy - it should only take a few minutes of your time!

1.  From the program dashboard, go to your **Messaging** tab, click the **New Message icon**, and then select **‘Announcement’**.
    
2.  Choose what members you’d like to send the announcement to - you can filter by mentees or mentors, specific sector/industry, or even tags!
    
3.  Once you have your intended audience, write an encouraging message to remind them to book and provide your preferred conversation prompts.
    
4.  Hit send!
    

![](/images/help/articles/conversation-prompts-and-plan-features-explained-2.jpg)

**Good to know:** If a recipient of your announcement replies, it won’t start a group chat with the entire recipient list - their message will go directly to you!

Learn more about announcements [here](/en/help/program-manager-guides/announcements), and here are different tips on [how mentees can make the most out of mentorship](/en/help/for-mentees/making-the-most-of-mentorship).

![](/images/help/articles/conversation-prompts-and-plan-features-explained-3.png)

# **Plans and Features**

At Mentorly, we have five types of plans that each have their own included features and limitations:  
Teams, Teams +, Pro, Enterprise and Enterprise White Label.

If you feel like your mentorship program's success is being hindered by the type of plan you have - whether that be the amount of users or your matching questionnaire, it might be **time to upgrade your plan**!

The article [Mentorly's Plans and Features](/en/help/faq/mentorly-s-plans-and-features) outlines what features are included in each plan.

## Interested in a listed feature that's out of your plan's reach?

No worries - we got you! Contact your MSA or the Mentorly Support Team and we'd be happy to provide a quote for the specific feature you want.

![](/images/help/articles/conversation-prompts-and-plan-features-explained-4.png)

**Want to talk more engagement strategies for your program?**  
Check out our [last few month's](https://intercom.help/mentorly/en/collections/2593290-program-manager#monthly-engagement-newsletter) engagement tips or contact your MSA to set up a meeting! We're here for your success.

**Happy Mentorship! 💛**


Conversation Prompts and Plan Features Explained

We know you’re the backbone of your program and you’ve got a lot on your plate. Mentorly is here to help empty that plate!

This month, we're sharing why it’s important to show off your mentors, and sharing some improvements we’ve made for our users.

![](/images/help/articles/how-to-showcase-your-mentors-and-optimize-mentor-mentee-connections-1.png)

# **What Makes a Mentor’s Page so Vital?**

When mentees are ready to book, they’ll visit the Mentors page of your program’s portal to get an idea of what mentors are available to them.

A mentor’s profile gives an overview of the mentor’s experiences and if they believe the mentor will be a good fit. When this page is blank or has very few options, it’s hard for mentees to know who's available to them.

![](/images/help/articles/how-to-showcase-your-mentors-and-optimize-mentor-mentee-connections-2.png)

# **The more options the merrier!**

**It’s the start of a great relationship between the mentor and mentee:**

A lasting and healthy mentorship is based on the ability to connect. Thanks to the mentor page shows a professional and human touch, mentees are given an effective way to build these crucial connections.

**It displays the mentor’s experience and talent:**

![As we know, an essential part of mentorship is passing on experience, and the mentor’s page is where this is best showcased.](/images/help/articles/how-to-showcase-your-mentors-and-optimize-mentor-mentee-connections-3.png)

As we know, an essential part of mentorship is passing on experience, and the mentor’s page is where this is best showcased.

![Ready to showcase your mentors?](/images/help/articles/how-to-showcase-your-mentors-and-optimize-mentor-mentee-connections-4.png)

# **Ready to showcase your mentors?**

You can easily showcase your mentors by **approving your mentors.**

Approving a mentor means their profiles will be visible/public on the Mentors page.

![To add a mentor to the Mentors page, follow these steps:](/images/help/articles/how-to-showcase-your-mentors-and-optimize-mentor-mentee-connections-5.jpg)

**To add a mentor to the Mentors page, follow these steps:**

1. Click on the **Members** tab
 
2. Filter by **mentor**
 
3. Select the mentor(s) you would like to approve
 
4. After selecting, click on the down arrow
 
5. Click on **approve mentor**
 

To remove a mentor from the Mentors page, you can follow the same steps and click on *unapprove mentor.*

**Good to know:** You can modify the list of mentors at any time!

**Good to know:** If they are marked as **approved**, a mentor must also be Onboarded in order to be visible on the Mentors page.

You can find more information and tips about managing the members of your program, by visiting our [Inviting Members to your Program article.](/en/help/program-manager-guides/inviting-members-to-your-program-inviting-members-to-your-program#h_672f82d87e)

![Introducing: A New Look for Emails!](/images/help/articles/how-to-showcase-your-mentors-and-optimize-mentor-mentee-connections-6.png)

# **Introducing: A New Look for Emails!**

We've launched a makeover of our transactional emails! Here's what the updates include:

- **Updated language:** Specifying 'mentorship' will clear any confusion and bring it to top of mind.
- **Functionality:** All emails have Call to Action buttons that lead directly to different tabs on the Personal Dashboard.
- **Overall style:** An improved look to make mentorship all the more appealing.
 

![As always, all programs have their own custom branding for a header and footer images for transactional emails.](/images/help/articles/how-to-showcase-your-mentors-and-optimize-mentor-mentee-connections-7.jpg)

As always, all programs have their own custom branding for a header and footer images for transactional emails.

**Want to have a look at what all the email templates look like?** Head over to your Program Dashboard > Program tab > Email templates.

**Did you know?** You can customize the email content by upgrading to our Enterprise or Enterprise White Label plan. Contact your MSA or Mentorly's support team for more information!

![For even more mentorship content,<a href=](/images/help/articles/how-to-showcase-your-mentors-and-optimize-mentor-mentee-connections-8.png) follow us on Linkedin where we share all the latest updates and celebrate our programs' successes."/>

**For even more mentorship content,** [follow us on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentorly/) where we share all the latest updates and celebrate our programs' successes.

Want to talk more engagement strategies for your program? Check out our [last few month's](https://intercom.help/mentorly/en/collections/2593290-program-manager#monthly-engagement-newsletter) engagement tips or contact your MSA to set up a meeting! We're here for your success.

How to Showcase Your Mentors and Optimize Mentor-Mentee Connections


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# **👋 Hi!**

🎵 *"Summer's here and the time is right to go racing"*... to success with your mentorship programs!

We're back at it with another newsletter for the month of June: This month, we're sharing the feedback we've heard from our users in mentorship programs to help ensure that your programs are set up for success.

If you could use some new processes to hire and retain talent, you're invited to our [Lunch and Learn](https://mentorly.typeform.com/to/crNIXTRh) on June 21st.

![](/images/help/articles/how-to-optimize-mentorship-program-success-with-smart-matching-2.png)

# **Matchmaking: The key to mentorship**

The Mentorly team recently surveyed our users that are in mentorship programs to learn about the biggest challenges they face with mentorship.

Responses showed that **27% of program members** said that finding the right mentor or the right fit was a huge obstacle when seeking or offering mentorship.

The great news? Mentorly has the solution! 🤩

Our **Smart Matching and matching insights** can help you make educated and data-supported matches - giving you the confidence that you're helping your program members get the most out of mentorship.

![](/images/help/articles/how-to-optimize-mentorship-program-success-with-smart-matching-3.jpg)

When you **activate a match** on Mentorly, it also gives both direct access to one another's **profiles**, where they can start **messaging** right away and **book sessions** together!

What's more is that by activating a match, an automatic email is sent to both the mentor and mentee to let them know they have a new match to check out - so there's less for you to do as a program manager!

![](/images/help/articles/how-to-optimize-mentorship-program-success-with-smart-matching-4.png)

## Ready to create new matches?

If you already have matches made for your program, consider creating more matches. It only takes less than a minute for each match you make!

**For best engagement results and success**, we recommend 1-3 mentor matches per mentee of your program.

If you haven't opted for matching in your program yet, no worries - your Mentorly Success Advisor or Mentorly Support team is here to help you set up! To learn more about our [Smart Matching](/en/help/program-manager-guides/smart-matching-smart-matching#h_0a3df5cad9), check out [this article.](/en/help/program-manager-guides/smart-matching-smart-matching#h_0a3df5cad9)

![](/images/help/articles/how-to-optimize-mentorship-program-success-with-smart-matching-5.png)

# **Join our Lunch and Learn!**

We host learning sessions for our community so that our Program Managers can keep upskilling and growing. This month, you’re invited to…

![](/images/help/articles/how-to-optimize-mentorship-program-success-with-smart-matching-6.png)

“**The Downturn: How Talent Organizations are Responding**” with [Ashley Werhun](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAHtYRYBB7lPTcjNAkU_AI4OPFw3OeKGYGQ), CEO of Mentorly and a special guest, [Samantha Bateman (She/Her)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAAf1qUBheOULwypySlHipROt4PP7OL6TTY), Director of Talent Acquisition and founder of Integria.

In this Lunch & Learn session you will:

- Get a perspective on today's market
- Learn how to hire and retain talent in a talent-favored market
- Understand how companies can win with strategic flexibility
    

📆 Come Lunch with us on June 21st @ 12pm EST.  
  
Reserve your spot [here](https://mentorly.typeform.com/to/crNIXTRh), and we'll send you more information!

[Reserve your spot!](https://mentorly.typeform.com/to/crNIXTRh)

![](/images/help/articles/how-to-optimize-mentorship-program-success-with-smart-matching-7.png)

**For even more mentorship content,** [follow us on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentorly/) where we share all the latest updates and celebrate our programs' successes.

Want to talk more engagement strategies for your program? Check out our [last few month's](https://intercom.help/mentorly/en/collections/2593290-program-manager#monthly-engagement-newsletter) engagement tips or contact your MSA to set up a meeting! We're here for your success.

**Happy Mentorship! 💛**


Find out what program members are struggling with the most and Mentorly's solution!

How to Optimize Mentorship Program Success with Smart Matching


Don't worry, we're not letting the month of May end before letting you in our best secret for engagement!

Mentorly has hosted a number of mentorship programs, and we've learned a thing or two about what works - and what doesn't work.

This month is all about flexible mentorship, setting goals, and knowing why Mentorly is the best fit for mentorship.

![](/images/help/articles/the-secret-to-flexible-mentorship-1.png)

# **Flexible mentorship is best**

On Mentorly, there are two ways for sessions to be booked: from activated matches or general browsing, and each of these ways have their own benefits and limitations.

When mentees are only offered the option to book via general browsing on the Mentors page, it offers them the most flexibility and choice in who they get to meet with. However, depending on the size of the program, this can be very overwhelming for a mentee as too many choices or options make it difficult to focus.

![](/images/help/articles/the-secret-to-flexible-mentorship-2.png)

When mentees are matched with a mentor, it allows for a more direct and immediate connection, while at the same time restricting their access to more mentorship opportunities.

**By having a flexible program that offers both matches and general browsing, you get the best of both worlds!** Matches will guide the mentee on who their most compatible mentor may be, while general browsing still gives them the freedom to book with whoever they want.

If you’re interested in enabling matching for your program, here are the following steps you’ll need to take:

1.  Work with your MSA or the Mentorly Support Team to set up a matching questionnaire.  
    This matching questionnaire will determine the best compatible matches in your program. Any customization options are determined by your program’s Mentorly Plan.  
    **Estimated time:** 10-15 minutes to review and finalize.
    
2.  Allow program members to fill out the questionnaire.  
    **Estimated time:** roughly 1-2 weeks (suggested).
    
3.  Review and activate matches based on compatibility scores.  
    **Estimated time:** For smaller-sized programs, this can be 5-10 minutes, and for larger-sized programs, this can be 15-30 minutes or more.
    

![](/images/help/articles/the-secret-to-flexible-mentorship-3.jpg)

If you want to have general browsing enabled for your program, all it takes is two quick and easy steps!

1.  Go to your Members tab and view by Mentors.
    
2.  Select all mentors and from the dropdown menu, select 'Approve all mentors'  
    **Estimated time:** 1-3 minutes.
    

![](/images/help/articles/the-secret-to-flexible-mentorship-4.jpg)

When a mentor is **approved**, it means they're approved to have a public profile on the Mentors page. However, it's important to note that a mentor must be fully **onboarded** (profile complete and matching questionnaire complete) in order to be visible.

## A Success Story 🌠

One of the programs hosted on Mentorly was operating under an ‘general browsing’ system for 9 months out of the year.

Wanting to boost the number of sessions being held in the program, the program manager opted to enable matching. Since doing so, they’ve seen their session numbers grow by 100% and still counting! 🙌

Want to learn more about Smart Matching before choosing it for your program? Check out [this article](/en/help/program-manager-guides/smart-matching).

![](/images/help/articles/the-secret-to-flexible-mentorship-5.png)

# **Set your goals! 🚦**

At Mentorly, we love goals: it's what helps us stay on track and the best way to gauge our progress. We're not talking one big goal either - we're talking baby steps! We know that the best way to accomplish one big goal is to break it up into small, more achievable goals.

Your mentorship program is no different! If you're hoping to increase your program's engagement, we recommend setting monthly goals.

Your goals should be aligned with the needs of your mentorship program - consider focusing on total number of sessions: aim high and double the count, or aim for consistency (it's key!).

Need help in setting goals for your program? Talk with your MSA or reach out to Mentorly's support team to find one that suits your needs.

![](/images/help/articles/the-secret-to-flexible-mentorship-6.png)

# **Mentorly: The best fit for mentorship**

We have everything you need for mentorship, all in one place! Find out why Mentorly is integral to a mentorship experience.

[Learn more](/en/help/mentorship-resources/mentorly-the-best-fit-for-mentorship)

Beginning this month, our Customer Success team is excited to start sharing our best tips and advice about mentorship for mentors and mentees!

Once a month we'll share our mentorship expertise about how to set up an agenda for a session, what are the best questions to ask, general tips - and of course, reminders for members to book sessions.

![](/images/help/articles/the-secret-to-flexible-mentorship-7.png)

Want to talk more engagement strategies for your program? Check out [last month's](/en/help/monthly-program-manager-tips/featuring-mentors-and-setting-up-masterclasses-or-group-sessions) engagement tips or contact your MSA to set up a meeting! We're here for your success.


Flexible mentorship: matching and general browsing, setting goals and why Mentorly is the best fit for Mentorship.

The Secret to Flexible Mentorship


Spring is in full swing and with summer right around the corner, the Customer Success team is excited to launch our very first edition of our new monthly newsletter! 🎉

Every month, we'll deliver our best tips and tricks for boosting or maintaining engagement with your programs - all designed for you and your program members to get the most out of Mentorly!

![](/images/help/articles/featuring-mentors-and-setting-up-masterclasses-or-group-sessions-1.gif)

## **Feature your mentors! 🤩**

The mentors of any program are the true key of success - their experience, knowledge and guidance are what mentees are most often looking for in mentorship.

When a program is ‘a la carte’, it can be easy for mentors to get lost in the crowd, and even easier for mentees to miss opportunities with a mentor that might be a perfect fit.

Your program’s landing page offers a great opportunity to showcase mentors of your program, and allows mentees to find mentors more quickly. The best part is that you can choose who to feature on your landing page - and you can change this at any time!

![](/images/help/articles/featuring-mentors-and-setting-up-masterclasses-or-group-sessions-2.jpg)

Here are the quick and easy steps to feature mentors on your landing page - this should take just a few minutes!

1.  From the Program Dashboard, go to your Members tab.
    
2.  Select the mentor you want to feature.
    
3.  Scroll down, check the box that says ‘Featured’, and hit save!
    

![](/images/help/articles/featuring-mentors-and-setting-up-masterclasses-or-group-sessions-3.jpg)

Good to know: You can feature up to 8 mentors at a time.

Learn more about [inviting members](/en/help/program-manager-guides/inviting-members-to-your-program) to your program.

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## **The more the merrier! 🙌**

Whether you’re launching a new program, discussing a common topic or breaking the ice, sometimes multi-people sessions are the way to go - and Mentorly has your back!

As Program Managers, you have the ability to create **Masterclasses** or **Group Sessions** in your program.

**What’s the difference?**

A **Masterclass** is a mentor-led presentation about a given topic. The session is public, meaning anyone who is a member of the program can reserve a spot.

**Group sessions** are multi-person sessions sharing a discussion about a given topic. These sessions are private, therefore only those invited to the group session are able to join the video call.

![](/images/help/articles/featuring-mentors-and-setting-up-masterclasses-or-group-sessions-5.png)

## **🧐 Which session type is best?**

Masterclasses are a great way to spotlight a specific mentor, capitalize on a mentor’s limited available time and get more mentees engaged at once.

Group sessions are a perfect opportunity to offer peer-to-peer mentorship or organize ice-breaker conversations.

**Creating a group session:**

![](/images/help/articles/featuring-mentors-and-setting-up-masterclasses-or-group-sessions-6.png)

It takes only two minutes to create either a Masterclass or Group Session as a program manager - here’s how:

1.  From your Program Dashboard, go to your Sessions tab.
    
2.  Click on ‘Create a Session’
    
3.  Choose between either Masterclass or Group session, and fill out the details of title, the host of the session, description, and date and time, and invite participants.
    

Once the session is created, all participants will receive an email to notify them, and it will appear on their sessions tab.

Whether you choose to create Masterclasses or Group Sessions, both types of sessions offer a chance to program members to meet in a group setting - creating connections and alleviating the possible anxiety of 1:1 mentorship with someone they’re less familiar with.

Want to learn more about Masterclasses or Group Sessions? Check out our article about [Managing your program.](/en/help/program-manager-guides/managing-your-program)

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