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: “I thought to myself: I’m completely blagging this” Charlie Hopkin found himself taking on a director’s role without much experience. Through CMI, he learned to inspire people Read article Article Topic: Five leadership lessons from a former Google president Matt Brittin told a CMI audience about the most important job of a manager how to navigate the changing business landscape Read article Article Topic: Why skilled managers are key to the success of new employment rights The UK government’s Employment Rights Bill introduces changes to the law surrounding unfair dismissal and probationary period Read article Article Topic: “Working in higher education, Chartered status really comes into its own” Lizzie Turner CMgr FCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week, shares how she went from employing Chartered Managers to becoming one 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.
