Mentoring in the work place (Fast Company)

[simplydamon]

Hi All,

The August issue of Fast Company has some interesting information on mentoring. The article quotes that mentoring has shown to be a major factor in establishing a successful career.

Some guidelines and recommendations (abbreviated from article):

1. Choose well. In other words, choose a person that is committed to the relationship.
2. Get formal mentors (many companies have mentoring programs).
3. A mentor doesn't have to be a boss.
4. Find expertise mentors (these people don't have to be inside your organization).
5. Think life, not just career. In other words, you can benefit from having mentors in your personal life as well.

Note: I left one out & left out a lot of detail because you should check it out on your own ;)

[George]

I agree have a mentor is very important in having a successful career. Most successful people in this world have had a mentor in their life. Only if I had a mentor in my life, I would not have to learn all the pitfalls on my own.