| So you thought you were all grown up and didn't need anyone giving you advice and guidance. Well, mentoring (sometimes called coaching or advising) seems to be on the rise in many companies. Mentoring programs have existed for a long time. However, they typically have focused on specific types of workers such as women and ethnic minorities. Today, technical groups, including IT, are adopting this tried and true method to quickly bring staff up to speed. You may have already come to recognize the benefits of having someone to teach you the ropes or give you the inside dope on a company's political scene. We thought it would be useful to look at the reasons for the resurgence in mentoring and to catch you up on its process and benefits. |
