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By pairing mentors and mentees across Sigma\u2019s seven global regions, this programme proposes to enhance nurse leadership globally especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aims:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This paper aims to evaluate the impact of this 18-month online structured mentoring programme and participants\u2019 ability to form sound relationships, set meaningful goals and develop their leadership skills.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This opportunistic programme evaluation is designed to understand participant experiences and improve future cohorts. Following ethical principles, a post-programme satisfaction survey was used. 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