Train Managers to Build Effective Mentoring Relationships
Equip leaders to build effective mentoring relationships.
- Many organizations have introduced mentoring programs without clearly defining the need for and goal of the program.
- Mentoring programs are often applied incorrectly to an issue in the organization because people do not know how valued it is.
- The mentoring relationship is not always clearly defined, leaving room for easy to fix mistakes.
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Our Advice
Critical Insight
- Mentoring is another learning method that needs to be outlined in steps to properly follow.
- Align your mentoring goals with that of your mentee. A successful mentoring relationship needs to be developed from concrete and aligned goals.
- Customize the mentoring program to best suit each employee. There are multiple options and formats for mentoring. Use a relationship dynamic that will provide a solid opportunity for success.
Impact and Result
- Identify employee needs and create your mentoring relationship tailored to those needs.
- Use the appropriate resources and learnings to ensure that your mentees are set up for success.
- Evaluate and continuously improve the mentoring relationship to ensure it drives impact in the organization.
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McLean & Company is an HR research and advisory firm providing practical solutions to human resources challenges via executable research, tools, diagnostics, and advisory services that have a clear and measurable impact on your business.
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A blueprint is designed to be a roadmap, containing a methodology and the tools and templates you need to solve your HR problems.
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Get the help you need in this 1-phase advisory process. You'll receive 1 touchpoints with our researchers, all included in your membership.
- Call 1: Support employees’ career and personal development with a customized mentoring program.
Contributors
- Doug Lawrence, Founder and President, TalentC
- Doug Rozon, Director of Marketing, The Sun Products Canada Corporation
- Ellen Ensher, Ph.D., Professor of Management, Loyola Marymount University
- Harjot Arora, Manager, Customer Segment Strategy, BMO
- Jaime Kirkland, Training Specialist, Elevations Credit Union
- Jenny Reid, Human Resources Advisor, LEAGUE Financial Partners
- Kathy Kram, Shipley Professor in Management, Boston University School of Management
- Margo Murray, President and Chief Operation Officer, MMHA
- Maxine Sesula, HR Manager, Cutting Edge
- Terri Scandura, Professor of Management, University of Miami Research Cycle
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