Mentoring
One of the most effective means of maintaining an ongoing Professional Development Program is to connect individuals with mentors, senior professionals with experience and expertise that can be shared. This sort of relationship provides a level of accountability as well as knowledge transfer that enables the individual being mentored to continually grow and develop in areas they otherwise might not.
From another perspective, mentoring can be an essential part of a well-designed succession plan. Staff who are preparing to retire or otherwise leave an organization work closely with another employee to provide them with the institutional knowledge that is key to preventing any interruption in business processes. These efforts typically lead to effective documentation of systems, job duties, and organizational practices.
The principals at Touchstone Career Coaching possess extensive skill at designing and implementing succession plans in all types of organizations. We have worked with both public and private clients to prepare for organizational restructuring and reduce turnover rates. These programs always include a significant mentoring component to ensure smooth transitions, when necessary, and to improve process documentation.
To see how Touchstone Career Coaching can help you design an effective mentoring program or help you put together a solid succession plan, please contact us.
