Mentoring

The development of an individual, usually an employee, by an experienced manager or advisor. The mentor (e.g. manager, but not necessarily their line manager) provides advice, guidance and support, which can be confidential, to help the individual (the mentee) develop their work performance and career prospects. Mentoring might involve aspects of coaching, counselling, introducing the mentee to others via meetings, discussion, critical analysis and constructive feedback. A strong bond of friendship can often develop between a mentor and mentee, and the mentor will often gain significant satisfaction in seeing their mentee progressively develop.