The importance of mentoring for individuals and organizations: Mentoring: a mutually beneficial relationship between mentor and mentee that serves to create strong organizational ties while offering networking opportunities

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies

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Mentoring is not a recent concept, in fact the word “mentor” comes from the ancient Greek tale of Odysseus who entrusted his son's education to his friend, Mentor. However, the value of mentoring is becoming increasingly recognized, not only in terms of individual job satisfaction and career progression but also because of the impact mentoring can have on the achievement of organizational goals.

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