Designing Mentoring Programs

Over the years, there have been many debates about the ‘effectiveness’ of mentoring in the corporate world. Now, we have reached a stage where everyone gives emphasis on its importance.  Statistics reveal that 71 percent of Fortune...

So, you have read about the benefits of having a mentor and now want someone to guide you through your professional life? The process of choosing the right mentor who is most suitable keeping your needs and...

Today, as much as 71 percent of all Fortune 500 companies have implemented a mentoring program where mentors and mentees seek active participation. This speaks volumes on just how beneficial such a program can be for companies...

The benefits of a well-designed mentoring program have already been experienced first-hand by thousands of organizations. Not only does it help the mentee develop their professional and personal abilities, thereby helping them advance their career, but it...

Many successful companies take it upon themselves to ensure that they create an environment that's suitable for both the personal as well as professional growth for all employees. Perhaps the best way to achieve this is through...

3 Key Steps to Designing a Mentoring Program in Your Organization A mentoring program is an essential element of any modern organization. Today, companies are realizing more and more just how beneficial investing in their talent can be, and one...

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Leslie Knope, one of the finest mentors in television history, would agree vehemently with this post: planning is critical to any success-driven mentorship. In order to maximize time and outcomes, a mentor should always start by charting out specific objectives and a clear path to getting there. For more tips and thoughts, read the full article here.

While the antiquated model of a strict vertical hierarchy is still in use, more and more companies are transitioning to a flatter, horizontal organization, in which mentors and mentees are in great collaboration and discussion about the organization and their own goals and achievements. Read more about this revolutionary workplace-changing concept and learn how mentoring is the best way to maximize your professional growth!