Since the time of the ancient Greeks, mentoring has proven to be a powerful educational and developmental experience. On an individual level, mentoring leads to increased job performance, amplified career mobility, higher salaries, and greater satisfaction in job and career--and these benefits accrue for mentor and mentee alike. On an organizational level, effective socialization for newcomers, increased employee productivity, deeper organizational commitment, higher retention rates, and greater profitability. Individuals and organizations looking to maximize the benefits of mentoring can do so by first creating a culture that fosters mentoring and then applying best practices in their mentoring experiences.
Creating a culture of mentoring requires:
- aligned with their strategy, culture and people. Typically, a mentoring culture will create an environment where people listen to each other, the managers and directors ask questions, give feedback, have powerful conversations and are actively engaged with their team members.
- create a safe, positive, active learning environment (learning is the priority)
- establish expectations for both mentor and mentee.
- set up a system of accountability, whereby both parties are held accountable for completing their tasks and working together to reach goals and solve problems
Best practices in mentoring include:
- commitment to confidentiality, trust, and mutual respect
- open communication
- setting and achieving clear, meaningful goals
- determine and accept responsibilities
Dr. Paul Schempp is a high-performance leadership expert who provides research-based solutions and proven practices that solve results-oriented problems and leadership challenges. As University of Georgia professor, he conducts research into the characteristics and development of expert business leaders and sport coaches. He has authored six books including the award winning 5 Steps to Expert. Known for his content-rich, inspirational and easily applicable presentations and programs, he has delivered over 300 programs in 36 countries on 4 continents. As an internationally recognized scholar, speaker and consultant he helps individuals and organizations build and lead high performing teams. His clients include the American Society of Health systems Pharmacists, AGN International, Atlanta Hawks, Delta Airlines, BASF, Conde Nast, Brooklyn Nets, Gannett Fleming Engineering, General Electric, LPGA, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, National Basketball Association, Nix Healthcare System, PGA of America, Retail Industry Leaders Association, Singapore Sports Council, Swedish Sports Federation, Taiwan Olympic Committee, UPS, US Patent & Trade Office and Vistage. Paul helped design and conduct the pilot mentoring program for Delta Air Lines and executive mentoring programs for the United States Patent & Trade Office and UPS. Currently, he is conducting research on expert decision making, leadership development, and mentoring.
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