Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock is cited as an example of “reverse mentoring,” where senior executives are mentored by more junior colleagues. The articles explain that the approach flips the usual direction of mentorship: younger workers share insights—often around technology, culture, or newer work practices—while senior leaders provide experience and strategic guidance.
The reports describe how reverse mentoring is being adopted by large Australian institutions and businesses. Outlets frame the trend as a response to fast-changing workplaces, where organisations seek ways to stay current and support skills development across age and role differences. While the articles largely agree on how reverse mentoring works and why it is used, they focus on different angles: some emphasise the concept and how it operates in practice, while others highlight its growing uptake among major employers and the potential benefits for both mentors and mentees.
