Two Types Of Mentoring initiatives
Personal Development
By Kay Fitzgerald
Last Updated November 24, 2020
Mentoring is a flexible concept that should reflect the unique culture of your company
No two mentoring programs should be the same
1. Formal Mentoring
2. Informal Mentoring
Two Types Of Mentoring Activities
Formal mentoring offers endless opportunities. Characteristics of these initiatives include:
1. Goals established
2. Outcomes measured
3. Access open to all that qualify
Formal
Characteristics of these initiatives include:
4. Mentors/mentees paired
5. Training and support provided
6. Mentoring time is limited
7. Organization benefits directly
Formal
Make it easier for your business and staff to get ahead. Characteristics of informal mentoring include:
1. Goals are unspecified
2. Outcomes are unknown
3. Access is limited
Informal
Characteristics of these initiatives include:
4. Mentors/mentees self select
5. No training and support provided
6. Mentoring lasts a long time
7. Organization benefits indirectly
Informal
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