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4. Mentoring

If mentoring is to be successful as a tool for empowering employees, it needs to be
truly diverse, representing everyone within the organization and not just women
and people of color. By including the broadest spectrum of people, mentoring
offers everyone the opportunity to grow professionally and personally without
regard to gender or race. A successful mentoring program needs to balance the
need for inclusion with the need for fair representation.

The current workforce includes different age groups that bring a variety of
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attitudes and approaches to work. Not everyone fits into any one generalization,
so the mentor must be open minded, but aware of the differences.
f. The benefits of mentoring

Mentoring is more than the transfer of advice, knowledge and insights. The
relationship offers reciprocal benefits for mentors willing to invest their time in
developing another professional. As well as the personal satisfaction of sharing
their skills and experience with a willing learner, being involved in mentoring also
provides some tangible benefits that can reward mentors professionally.
Some key benefits for mentors include:
- Recognition as a subject matter expert and leader
- Exposure to fresh perspectives, ideas and approaches
- Extension of their professional development record
- Opportunity to reflect on their own goals and practices
- Development of their personal leadership and coaching styles
Benefits for the company

For employers, investing in business mentoring is a useful and cost-effective way
to develop your top emerging talent and keep your most knowledgeable and
experienced performers engaged and energised.

4. Mentoring

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