Benefits of Mentoring
Overview
The quickest way to succeed is to learn from and model people who have made a success of their lives. Various studies have shown that being mentored has consistently been linked with professional achievement.
Those being mentored gain an increased understanding of how they can increase their value to their firm or business. They also receive guidance and advice, report higher confidence levels, and gain access to networks and other resources not otherwise available.
For the professional firm the key benefits can be summarised:
- faster, more effective induction
- development of staff and partner skills
- instilling a feel good factor in staff
- retention of quality staff and potential partners
- enhanced development of key skills
- gains in productivity and the performance of individuals
- better communication, commitment and motivation
- more motivated staff and partners (see below)
For the individual being mentored, the benefits will be:
- enhanced training and career development
- positive and significant influence on attitudes and professional outlook
- improved results as a consequence of assumptions being challenged
- improved self-confidence and self esteem
- increased motivation
- Increased communication skills
- broadening horizons and experience
- raised achievements and aspirations
- Improved peer relationships
- overcoming perceived obstacles and pitfalls
Mentoring for professional development
Planned professional development is essential for all practising professionals. The responsibility for development must always lie with the individual, but the active support of an experienced external mentor, can be extremely helpful at particular times, for example when managers aspire to partnership, new partners and those whose role requires them to operate in a vacuum.
A mentor can help you to assess your needs and establish a development plan. Regular review discussions or meetings can then be arranged to consider progress and review learning. Knowing you have a forthcoming commitment helps you to focus on achieving targets! Your mentor will also give you the opportunity to try out, in confidence, a range of ideas and methods of working before having to make final decisions on the way ahead.
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Please contact Mark to discuss your requirements. |
