Few tools are as effective at quality employee development than a mentorship program. Having a mentor in a senior role within one’s organization helps a protégé gain useful insight into the formal and informal strategies, behaviors, and qualities that can allow them to rise through the ranks and otherwise excel within the organization.
A well-run mentorship program obviously benefits the protégé, but it also benefits the company in the form of employee development, value reinforcement and succession planning; and it is generally a rewarding experience for the mentor as well.
