11/15/2021
Adopt a Mentoring Program:
From Socrates and Plato to Obi-wan and Luke, the apprentice/protégé relationship has long been an integral part of society. Yet, in the business world, mentoring programs might begin with great gusto but are abandoned as workloads increase. A mentoring program need not be elaborate or formal and will vary based upon need and company size, but it is essential and should be consistent. After all, who will lead and guide the business when management is ready to pass the torch? Who will fill critical roles with clients and strategy when the CEO goes on a two-week vacation? Managers must ensure that their younger associates will be ready to competently assume leadership roles.