Mentoring for diversity in technology

Mentoring programs are important to the development of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies. There are numerous reasons for this. First, the number of minority individuals educated; however, unemployed due to lacking knowledge and skills not taught through the formal education programs is too high. Second, changes in organizations’ functional requirements are increasing the number of required skills needed to secure specialized positions; however, these skills are not openly provided in the work place. Third, navigating through organizations with diverse cultures requires being introduced into the understanding and complexities of these cultures. Individuals unexposed to certain cultures and who are not in management positions may have a harder time connecting with the cultures. Fourth, minorities need to understand how to navigate and advance through organizations without losing their identities. Theoretical frameworks referenced are Malcolm Knowles, Andragogy, and Distan...

Mentoring programs are important to the development of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies. There are numerous reasons for this. First, the number of minority individuals educated; however, unemployed due to lacking knowledge and skills not taught through the formal education programs is too high. Second, changes in organizations’ functional requirements are increasing the number of required skills needed to secure specialized positions; however, these skills are not openly provided in the work place. Third, navigating through organizations with diverse cultures requires being introduced into the understanding and complexities of these cultures. Individuals unexposed to certain cultures and who are not in management positions may have a harder time connecting with the cultures. Fourth, minorities need to understand how to navigate and advance through organizations without losing their identities. Theoretical frameworks referenced are Malcolm Knowles, Andragogy, and Distan...

JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Industrial and Commercial Training, 1999

How can you be a good mentor? How can you pass on your wisdom? How can you help people to find their answers to challenges? Mentoring now plays a key role in organisations that wish to pass on their hard earned wisdom. But how to ensure that such an approach works? This article explores issues you may wish to consider when: selecting mentors; defining the role of mentors; and running a mentoring session. The article also illustrates the classic “Five C” model for helping people to focus on their challenges; choices; consequences; creative solutions; and conclusions. Good mentors create a “stimulating sanctuary”. They help people to build on their strengths, find solutions and achieve ongoing success. This article gives a snapshot of key elements to bear in mind when introducing mentoring into your organisation.

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Fowler, Jane and Gudmundsson, Amanda and Whicker, Leanne (2006) The Design, Implementation and Outcomes of a Mentoring Program. In: Conference Proceedings 2006: British Academy of Management: 'Building International Communities Through Collaboration', 12-14 ...

Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning

MedEdPORTAL, 2018

Studia Edukacyjne

The following article is devoted to a social phenomenon that is increasingly becoming a point of interest to many research communities. It is a NEET youth Not in Employment, Education or Training), who simultaneously meet three conditions: they are not studying, not working and not training in formal education system. On the basis of literature on the subject and available data, the article discusses the theoretical aspects of the NEET phenomenon and fragmented social reality. In addition, statistics and methods of reintegration to facilitate re-entry into the labor market are presented.