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August 3, 2021

How to find your team mentors

Sigrid Dalberg-Krajewski, senior director of communications at Delivery Hero, says all managers should find their team mentors.


Amy Lewin

3 min read

Sigrid Dalberg-Krajewski

Sigrid Dalberg-Krajewski is senior director of communications at Berlin-based Delivery Hero, where she leads a 20-person team, nearly all of whom she’s found mentors for. We find out why you should — and how you can — do the same for your team. 

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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