Resource: When mentoring goes wrong: Lessons for young managers Thursday 04 February 2016 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email When mentoring goes wrong; lessons for young managers Blog by CMI insight The mentor-mentee relationship can be mutually beneficial for all involved but, if managed in the wrong way, mentoring can become a career hinderance rather than a career boost.Billionaire investor Warren Buffett had Benjamin Graham, Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer had Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and, perhaps most famously, Luke Skywalker had the mentorship of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. Whether in reality, fiction, business or Hollywood, successful mentor-mentee relationships have often propelled their young protégés to stardom. But when it goes wrong, it can leave a nasty taste in the mouths of all parties. For young managers, being given guidance from an experienced and well-respected mentor is often perceived as the gold-studded pathway to greater visibility, exciting assignments and big promotions. Read the full story: Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: From teenage tradesman to MBE: Christian McBride’s leadership journey Entrepreneur Christian McBride MBE CMgr FCMI has used CMI to satisfy his thirst for knowledge and personal development Read article Article Topic: Highlights – 13 August Talent: how to find it, keep it and work with it in a world that’s moving fast. Plus, are graduates ready for the workplace? Read article Article Topic: Steering workforce management in the next three to five years: the CMI way Applying CMI’s core values can build resilient teams and turn uncertainty into long-term success Read article Article Topic: How to attract and keep green talent: five insights for sustainable leadership Nearing a sustainable future means leaders must call on a range of new skills. Read article Article Resource The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
