The Fine Art of Mentoring
The Fine Art of Mentoring Mentoring is not the same as teaching. Very often, people misconstrue mentors to be the same as teachers. Employees can find mentors in professional and personal lives. A mentor is not just a teacher. Nor is he a coach or trainer. The job of a mentor encompasses more than that of a teacher and coach. A mentor literally takes his mentee under his wing and is morally responsible for the development of the student. A mentor is not just involved in imparting technical knowledge to his students. He is also involved in the emotional and spiritual development of the student. A mentor can have an involved relationship with the mentee than the relationship with a coach. A mentor is like a godfather for the mentee in the organization. It is very difficult to nurture and manage a mentor and mentee relationship. Not every senior employee is equipped to play the role of a mentor. The job of a mentor is very demanding. However, organizations that encourage mentorship ...