Why Mentoring
Programs Fail

Lack of visible leadership at the highest level.
Management expectation of immediate results.
No rewards or recognition for mentors.
Lack of support staff for the program.
Company vague about their own expectations and goals for the program.
Program owes its existence to the charismatic influence of one person and when they retire or leave, the program collapses.
Lack of frequent assessment to fine-tune and improve the process.
Lack of training of mentors – and protégé’s.
Inadequate design, structure, and promotion of the program.
Lack of a coordinator.
Interruptions of manager/employee relationship.

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