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. Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: Consultancy “ChMC will change the shape of our industry” Zoe Bennion MCMI ChMC was involved with the ChMC standard from its inception. She explains why she’s so passionate about it… Read article Article Topic: Why clarity trumps certainty: A new year message from Ann Francke OBE As we enter 2026, CMI’s Chief Executive shares how we can embrace the unknown with purpose, skill and creativity Read article Article Topic: “You can’t adopt a single leadership style towards every person” Prayaag Pandya CMgr MCMI shares how accreditation has helped him understand the importance of adapting his management Read article Article Topic: Communication “A more compassionate approach is something I learnt from CMI” Dr Liam O’Connor CMgr MCMI says academic rigour, interpersonal skills and practical expertise are a winning combination 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.
