Informal guidance by a more experienced person
Providing support to a newer and/or less experienced colleague for whom you have no line management responsibilities. Introduced in the United States to formalise informal support and legitimise support to someone who is not in a line management relationship. The term is currently unique to English because the word 'supervision' in French or German also covers relationships between people who are not in line management supervision.
A career development process in which less experienced workers are matched with more experienced colleagues for guidance. Mentoring can occur either through formal programs or informally as required and may be delivered in-person or by using various media.
A work relationship in which a mentor and student develop the student's work and interpersonal skills.
Employees who possess workplace skills and knowledge instruct and critique the student and work in consultation with the employer and teachers.
a periodic discussion by a manager-once-removed (MoR)to help a subordinate-once-removed (SoR) to understand his/herpotential and how that potential might be developed to achieve as fulla career growth in the organization as possible.
A sustained relationship between a novice and an expert teacher. The mentor provides help, support, and guidance that assists the novice in developing necessary skills to enter or continue on his/her career path.
A formal relationship between an individual with significant experience (mentor) and another (mentee) where each develops professionally through the transfer of experience and the opportunity to seek alternative perspectives. Mentoring is used in the Society of Archivists to support candidates on the Registration Scheme.~ more information: Mentoring [none] [none
An organized system of pairing a Tech Prep student with an adult who is working in the student's chosen career field.
Linking students with practitioners to enable networking, support and advice. The four Inns of court have their own version, where barristers 'sponsor' students and/or pupils.
is a learning relationship that is formed with a person who demonstrates excellence in the area that the staff member wants to improve. Also see mentoring.
Students are paired with employees who encourage development of academic skills and provide guidance on career-related, interdisciplinary projects, and workplace culture.
An approach to development whereby an individual is paired with a more experienced person within the business. The pair are sometimes referred to as the mentor and the mentee. It is far from being just another organisational initiative, as companies have reported very successful mentoring schemes.
(in business) the practice of assigning a junior member of staff to the care of a more experienced person who assists him in his career.
a mutually beneficial partnership between a more experienced entrepreneur or businessperson, and an entrepreneur who is in the infant or start-up phase of a venture
An opportunity for students to be paired with a teacher, parent or community volunteer in an area of expertise or interest on a 1-to-1 basis in order to develop their knowledge in an area and to develop a product from the experience.
Mentoring refers to a range of collaborative activities, whereby a person with more experience in a particular area (the mentor) works with another, less experienced person (the protégé) to enhance learning, knowledge and skill transfer and to offer support (McDonald, 2002).
Mentoring is a one-to-one learning relationship in which a senior member of an organisation is assigned to support the development of a newer or more junior member by sharing his or her knowledge, experience and wisdom with them. Related term: Coaching. (Note: While the strength of mentoring lies in transferring the mentor's specific knowledge and wisdom, in coaching it lies in the coach's ability to facilitate and develop the other's own personal qualities.)
A formal or informal relationship between senior and junior employees for the purpose of supporting learning and development. A mentor holds a higher position and is usually outside the employee's chain of supervision. Informal mentor/protege relationships often develop in the workplace or in a professional group. When agencies establish formal mentoring programs, they assign mentors to proteges and provide formal orientation to them about their roles. Agencies typically target groups of people for mentoring who would most benefit from the mentoring process and identify mentors who are able to provide guidance effectively. Mentoring techniques include coaching, role modeling, career development advice, etc., to foster the protege's individual growth and career development.
Mentoring is a supportive learning relationship between a caring individual who shares his/her knowledge, experience and wisdom with another individual who his willing and ready to benefit from this exchange to enrich his/her professional journey.
Career development in which less experienced workers are paired with experienced ones.
A mentor is someone who works in the came career or specific job desired by the career seeker.
Mentoring is an educational process where the mentor serves as a role model, trusted counselor or teacher who provides opportunities for professional development, growth and support to less experienced individuals in career planning or employment settings. Individuals receive information, encouragement and advice as they plan their careers.
An informal relationship where, on an ongoing basis, a more experienced individual offers guidance and/or career advice to a less experienced colleague.
A one-to-one process between an outside trainer and an employee, whereby the former will ‘train’ the latter. See also Coaching.
a person-to-person relationship that fosters personal and professional development through guided learning. The mentor is an experienced person who agrees to help and support someone who is in transition or planning their career. The protégé is a less experienced person who benefits from the help and support of a volunteer mentor in carrying out a career plan.
The process in which an experienced colleague is assigned to an inexperienced individual and assists in a training or general support role.
A mentor is an experienced adviser who adopts a shared and integral role in the application process.
A relationship that supports the learning of a novice by a more expert peer or professional. Mentors may provide direct feedback to the novice through advice, critique, or problem solving.
A relationship in which managers at midpoints in their careers aid individuals in the earlier stages of their careers.
A developmental relationship between a more experienced mentor and a less experienced partner referred to as a mentee or protégé. Usually - but not necessarily - the mentor/protégé pair will be of the same sex. The roots of the practice are lost in antiquity. The word itself was inspired by the character of Mentor in Homer Odyssey. Though the actual Mentor in the story is a somewhat ineffective old man, the goddess Athena takes on his appearance in order to guide young Telemachus in his time of difficulty. Historically significant systems of mentorship include apprenticing under the medieval guild system, and the discipleship system practiced by both Rabbinical Judaism and the Christian church. University (1350s).
Seasoned personnel are paired off with less experienced protégés. The seasoned personnel (mentors) share their knowledge and time in a very personal way to help protégés advance toward their goals. A fundamental part of the corporate Career Development Program.
An instructional process, usually one-to-one, that involves an individual with knowledge, expertise, or experience working with a student to transfer information and skills.
