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The bestselling co-author of the legendary The One Minute Manager® and a former Twitter executive join forces to create the ultimate guide to creating powerful mentoring relationships. The past decade has seen the dramatic rise of a word now well known in corporate hallways: mentoring. But a new awareness about mentoring hasn't necessarily meant an increased understanding of how to implement the practice.While most people agree that having a mentor is a good thing, they don't know how to find one or use one. And despite widespread approval for the idea of being a mentor, most people don't think they have the time or skills to do so.Positive mentoring relationships can change the way we lead and help us succeed. In One Minute Mentoring, legendary management guru Ken Blanchard and Claire Diaz-Ortiz, a former Twitter executive and early employee, combine their knowledge to provide a systematic approach to intergenerational mentoring, giving readers great insight into the power and influence of mentoring and encouraging them to pursue their own mentoring relationships.Using his classic parable format, Blanchard explains why developing effective communication and relationships across generations can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. One Minute Mentoring is the go-to source for learning why mentoring is the secret ingredient to professional and personal success.
This book provides a practical framework for establishing and nurturing effective mentoring relationships. It addresses the common challenges individuals face in finding mentors, utilizing mentorships, and becoming mentors themselves, despite perceived time constraints or skill deficits. The authors, drawing on their diverse experiences in management and technology, offer a systematic approach to intergenerational mentoring, emphasizing its transformative potential for professional and personal growth.
The book is presented as a guide from two experienced professionals, aiming to demystify the process of mentoring for both mentees and mentors. The approach emphasizes practicality and actionable advice, suggesting it is geared towards individuals seeking to improve their professional development and leadership skills through mentorship. The inclusion of a parable format, as noted in the description, indicates an accessible and engaging style intended to resonate with a broad audience interested in career advancement and effective workplace relationships.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2017-05-04
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0008146810
ISBN-13:
9780008146818
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