Mentoring

Mentoring refers to a developmental relationship between a more experienced mentor and a less experienced partner referred to as a mentee or protégé. There are two types of mentoring relationships: formal and informal.

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Informal relationships develop on their own between partners. Formal mentoring, on the other hand, refers to assigned relationships, often associated with organizational mentoring programs designed to promote employee development.

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In well-designed formal mentoring programs, there are program goals, schedules, training (for mentors and mentees), and evaluation.

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