Chapter . The ROI of Mentoring

It is ironic that in this time of technological achievement, the lifeblood of corporations is the accumulated insight of the people who choose to give their gifts of talent and commitment to any given organization. So, the question is this: How do we ensure that the intellectual legacy of our people continues?

A large portion of the answer lies with mentoring initiatives. Mentoring is a powerful, dynamic process—for both employees and organizations. To share wisdom is to share life experience. No matter which methodology is used, mentoring has the potential to elevate corporate dialogue from the mundane to the truly transformational.

The case for mentoring is compelling. According to an emerging workforce study done ...

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