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4. Mentoring

As well as the transferral of critical business knowledge and skills, mentoring helps
to develop a pipeline of future leaders who understand the skills and attitudes
required to succeed within the company.
For employers, investing in mentoring helps to:
- Develop a culture of personal and professional growth
- Share desired company behaviours and attitudes
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- Enhance leadership and coaching skills in managers
- Improve staff morale, performance and motivation
- Engage, retain and develop performers
Benefits for trainees
Being mentored is one of the most valuable and effective development
opportunities you can offer employees. Having the guidance, encouragement and
support of a trusted and experienced mentor can provide a mentee with a broad
range of personal and professional benefits, which ultimately lead to improved
performance in the workplace.
For mentees, some key benefits of business mentoring include:
- Exposure to new ideas and ways of thinking
- Advice on developing strengths and overcoming weaknesses
- Guidance on professional development and advancement
- Increased visibility and recognition within the company
- The opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge

4. Mentoring

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