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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 0262-1711
- DOI
- 10.1108/02621719110001694
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Practitioners and researchers agree on the importance of mentors,even though the spontaneous creation of mentors andprotgs is little understood. Thementorprotg creation process is addressed, andthe individual and organisational benefits, and the role ofprotgs in the relationship, are discussed. Alsodiscussed is the need for mentoring and mentors, explaining howinformal, even chance encounters, can grow into strong relationshipsthat benefit both parties and their organisation. Special emphasis isgiven to the protgs role and likely roadblocksto the formation of these important relationships.
Journal
Journal of Management Development – Emerald Publishing
Published: Mar 1, 1991