The value of mentoring: A mutually beneficial experience for mentor and mentee
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments 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
Learning is fundamental to the growth and success of any organization. And any business that fails to comprehend its importance is surely destined for a place among the also-rans. Various possibilities exist where learning and development is concerned. One such option gaining in popularity is mentoring. It has now become recognized as having a key role in the personal and professional development of those participating in such programs. Mentoring typically involves an older person imparting their knowledge and experience to a less worldly individual placed under their guidance. Enabling the “mentee” to learn thus tends to be the main objective of these arrangements.
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.
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Citation
Cole, G. (2015), "The value of mentoring: A mutually beneficial experience for mentor and mentee", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 29 No. 4, pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-04-2015-0039
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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