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Inter-organizational mentoring: a four phase conceptual model for success

Nuria Gisbert-Trejo (Institute of Applied Business Economics, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain and CIC EnergiGUNE, Miñano, Spain)
Jon Landeta (University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain)
Eneka Albizu (Institute of Applied Business Economics, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain)
Pilar Fernández-Ferrín (Institute of Applied Business Economics, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain)

Development and Learning in Organizations

ISSN: 1477-7282

Article publication date: 4 March 2019

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to present a conceptual model that comprises the four phases of an inter-organizational mentoring (IOM) process.

Design/methodology/approach

This study used a focus group of 19 expert coordinators on IOM programs who met once at the Basque College of Economists. The session was recorded and notes were taken and distributed to all participants.

Findings

Based on the focus group, the authors developed a four-phase model of IOM. The phases this conceptual model proposes for IOM are awakening, transcendence, organizational bond and maturity.

Practical implications

These four phases should help mentors to guide mentees in the completion of an effective IOM process. This model is a re-conceptualization from the traditional mentoring phases, as the nature of the mentoring process is different. However, getting to understand the phases of IOM will enlighten the understanding of this phenomenon that is a growing option for managers in their career development as IOM helps managers to acquire skills and competencies.

Originality/value

This work contributes to the comprehension of this new form of alternative mentoring, clarifying for mentees and mentors, what process they are going to follow. Additionally, it provides clear criteria for inter-organizational program coordinators on how to organize these kinds of programs. In the opinion of the authors, this paper is original because it provides an in-depth understanding of IOM, which is an HRD technique that has barely been studied to date.

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Citation

Gisbert-Trejo, N., Landeta, J., Albizu, E. and Fernández-Ferrín, P. (2019), "Inter-organizational mentoring: a four phase conceptual model for success", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 33 No. 2, pp. 16-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-05-2018-0060

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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