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Manager, mentor or coach? Help! We need some distinctions!

CLO Magazine

What is the difference between a leader, a manager, a coach and a mentor? Worse, the words leader , manager , coach and mentor are often used interchangeably. How are managers supposed to know what the differences are, and when and with whom to use each approach? Ten people will provide ten different definitions.

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What are the Benefits of Mentoring Programs?

Chronus

Mentoring allows people to learn from one another, providing a path to knowledge transfer. In academic institutions, students can explore education and career possibilities with a mentor, while a recent graduate can get insight into how to chart a career path and connections for future employment. What is a Mentor?

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6 Impactful Employee Resource Group Best Practices

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The Importance of Employee Resource Groups Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) bring a lot of value to companies. Employees who actively participate in employee resource groups are also more likely to recommend their organization to a friend. But first, let’s start with some of the benefits of employee resource groups.

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Leadership Coaching for Executives through Mentoring

Chronus

Mentoring can play a vital role in leadership coaching, as a personalized way to support leaders and help them develop. Ultimately, coaching should empower leaders with the ability to lead confidently, help the people they manage to live up to their full potential and have a positive impact on the organization.

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eLearning for Human Resources Management

eFront

One cannot think of the human resource management (HRM) as a beacon of eLearning without thinking of “human” at an individual level. At the strategic level, the organizational management works towards continuous change to meet the dynamic needs of the market. Managing this change is a highly challenging feat.

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Bridge the Workforce Skills Gap with Mentoring

Chronus

The skills gap also means that companies spend more money and resources on hiring, an expensive proposition. 15% of human resources expenses are allocated towards recruitment efforts. This overall outlook should also guide strategies for the human resources and learning & development functions within an organization.

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3 Outcomes of Reverse Mentoring

Absorb LMS

While mentoring roles of the past were reserved for the most senior members of our society or the executive level of an organization, today’s mentors are present in every generation and in every role. In the past, mentoring was a one-way street—from elder to younger. Adoption of new technology.

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