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Group mentoring: rapid multiplication of learning

Group mentoring: rapid multiplication of learning Purpose – This paper aims to evaluate group mentoring as a large‐scale form of collaborative learning. Design/methodology/approach – Researchers used a 12‐question survey and personal interviews to assess the relevancy and success of group mentoring, and its impact on personal productivity/effectiveness and organizational success. Findings – A total of 93 percent said topics discussed during their group mentoring events were relevant to them and their jobs, and 96 percent reported that they could apply information gained during group mentoring directly to their role in the organization. Research limitations/implications – Further research with a larger survey population would be valuable, particularly as the use of group mentoring expands. Practical implications – Group mentoring can replace costly classroom training, allowing more people to gain useful and practical knowledge in a setting that supports large‐scale productivity and effectiveness back on the job. Originality/value – All content in this paper is new. Readers will discover the latest research and trends in group mentoring and collaborative learning. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Industrial and Commercial Training Emerald Publishing

Group mentoring: rapid multiplication of learning

Industrial and Commercial Training , Volume 43 (3): 10 – Apr 19, 2011

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0019-7858
DOI
10.1108/00197851111123587
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Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to evaluate group mentoring as a large‐scale form of collaborative learning. Design/methodology/approach – Researchers used a 12‐question survey and personal interviews to assess the relevancy and success of group mentoring, and its impact on personal productivity/effectiveness and organizational success. Findings – A total of 93 percent said topics discussed during their group mentoring events were relevant to them and their jobs, and 96 percent reported that they could apply information gained during group mentoring directly to their role in the organization. Research limitations/implications – Further research with a larger survey population would be valuable, particularly as the use of group mentoring expands. Practical implications – Group mentoring can replace costly classroom training, allowing more people to gain useful and practical knowledge in a setting that supports large‐scale productivity and effectiveness back on the job. Originality/value – All content in this paper is new. Readers will discover the latest research and trends in group mentoring and collaborative learning.

Journal

Industrial and Commercial TrainingEmerald Publishing

Published: Apr 19, 2011

Keywords: Mentoring; Productivity rate; Learning; Group teaching methods; Workplace training

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