Mentors break down cultural boundaries: Research points to value of finding common ground

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management development across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Mentoring has become an increasingly significant part of undergraduate programs, replacing the “sink or swim” mentality which prevailed largely a generation ago. For students from different countries and cultures, mentoring is a form of support which can be quite valuable. While anecdotal evidence suggests that it is much appreciated, this is not an area which has been the subject of a great deal of research.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2011), "Mentors break down cultural boundaries: Research points to value of finding common ground", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 25 No. 4, pp. 23-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281111147071