Mentoring is considered a significant element in professional growth by assisting in the establishment of career paths, promotion of skills and dispelling of challenges through the provision of guidance, advice, and support from experienced individuals.
Transference of competence and expertise is a common way for mentors to provide practical advice that is nothing short of helpful. This synthesizes the theory with the real world. For example, in addition to fostering technical skills, they may advise on specific technologies, market developments, or even research objectives to also enhance the strategic skills of their mentees.
Acknowledge and reward those who contribute to the mentorship culture. This could be through awards, public recognition, or even incorporating mentorship efforts into performance reviews for faculty and staff.
