How a 'reverse mentor' could help you move forward at work

Many workplaces have mentoring programs where senior staff provide guidance and wisdom to younger team members.But have you heard of reverse mentoring, where a younger team member mentors a senior colleague?Reserve Bank Australia governor Michelle Bullock recently mentioned that she has a reverse mentor who is helping her learn more about AI at work.In fact, there are quite a few workplaces in Australia where reverse mentoring is being encouraged, from universities to the big banks.From passing on digital skills to bridging the generational divide, what are the benefits to employees and their workplaces when the traditional mentoring role is flipped?