Mentoring

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The paper explains that there are different types of mentors. It explains that the types of mentors are largely affected by how an organization chooses to develop its mentoring program. It discusses the two main types of mentors, the first being one who mentors in a specific subject for the purpose of tackling a particular issue or problem in the organization and the second is for mentoring more general organizational purposes, for example the orientation of a new employee. The paper discusses the importance of choosing the right mentors for the job and details new dimensions and benefits that mentoring can introduce to an employee's job. In conclusion, the writer feels that there are many benefits to being a mentor, including a sense of satisfaction and commitment to the organization that may not otherwise occur.

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"Mentoring enables the mentor to refocus their own career. Employees no matter how dedicated or how interested they may be in their job experience boredom from time to time. Acting as a mentor can enliven any employee. If forces them to stay on their toes in terms of what they keeping up to date, maintaining their network, sharpen their own skills. Knowing that they are going to be directly and closely accountable to a subordinate or protege tends to force a manager to remain at the top of their form."

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