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Managers need mentors too |
There’s a heavy focus on employee mentors in today’s business world, but we forget that managers need such coaches too. After all, managing is a tough job, and it can be lonely if you don’t have someone more experienced than you to help you deal with tough management issues and serve as a reliable sounding board.
Take a look around your workplace. If there’s someone you respect and trust, ask him or her to be your mentor. Then get the best out of them by applying these two tips:
• Start with a short retreat. Spend a couple of days on a weekend, perhaps, to get to know each other better. This allows you to have a good block of focused time to become more comfortable with one another and to map out how your relationship will work. Let your mentor know what you want to tackle professionally, whether it’s developing your leadership style or how to better balance work and home life.
• Meet with your mentor at least once a month. Keep a running diary or report in which you can track your progress or bring up any other areas in which you need a sounding board or solid direction. |
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