Mentoring method: How developing excellent potentials in an Irish Company?

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A computer office supplies, perhaps some paperwork to sign. When it comes to welcoming new employees to the company, most managers stick to this and a handful of other basics. To truly prepare the workers for success, at least one additional item is necessary, a mentor. Unfortunately, few companies have mentoring programs in place. A majority (58%) of chief financial officers said it's uncommon for entry-level employees to be matched with mentors, either formally or informally, in their organizations. Mentoring, however, is a valuable way to transfer knowledge, foster talent, and promote best practices. By pairing any new hire, whether experienced or not, with a veteran employee, companies can help workers get up to speed quickly and make immediate contributions to the firm.

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[...] A conceptual model In this section, a conceptual model of learning goal orientation, formal mentoring, and leadership competence will be introduced. Testable propositions according to the conceptual model will be provided. Based on social cognitive theory, the personal factors of individuals affect their cognitive, affective, and behavioral patterns. Learning goal orientation is defined as desire to develop oneself by acquiring new skills, mastering new situations, and improving one's competence”. Learning goal-oriented people are motivated by competence development rather than ability demonstration. [...]

[...] Professional mentoring is when mentors are specially trained, experienced and paid. External corporate mentors and Learning mentors would fall into this category. Reciprocal mentoring is the situation in natural or structured mentoring when mentee and mentor alternate their roles. Registration -Associate members must register into the Mentor Program in order to meet the practical experience requirements of advancement to CPA status. Registration is open twice each year. Rules of evidence require that the workplace evidence confirms the mentee is capable of performing the tasks in the manner and to the level of expertise set out in the Area of Work Guide. [...]

[...] Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the overall program. Q12. Beyond specific goals, what have you, as a mentoree, gained by participating in this program? Being part of a pilot is always a rewarding experience. Aside from my goals, I've met colleagues in different parts of SB Company which lends to my quest for greater exposure. A better understanding of myself and the goals I need to set. Better understanding of other jobs versus mine. Better global view of SB Company. [...]

[...] The Mentor was essentially helping co-ordinate management and decision-making in a more strategic way. It helped us build teamwork and formulate a plan. We felt we needed what the Mentor offered i.e. an outside person who could give us advice that was independent and objective and could fulfil a chairman's role in facilitating our development. The Mentor gave us the flexibility to have the support of a highly experienced senior manager, without it being a permanent appointment. Given the fast changing market, Sherry Brothers whilst appreciating the need to have an overall company business plan, is more concerned with implementing regular strategic business reviews reacting to market changes. [...]

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