Old-Stagers Can Benefit From Mentors Too

Mentoring should not be regarded as solely for young, relatively new recruits. There are frequently people in the organisation whose development has been held back by circumstances other than ability. They may, for example, have had domestic ties that prevented them from demonstrating career ambition, particularly if they are married women. Or they may be in a cultural backwater in the company, out of the mainstream and in a staff position that has little interaction with key corporate functions. Equally, mentoring relationships can be effective between peers, or between a junior person and someone more senior.