GONE ARE THE DAYS WHEN mentoring merely meant that an experienced staffer devoted
significant time advising a newcomer to the field. Now, mentoring may be as brief
as one quick encounter. Even more surprising, the encounter may be initiated by an
executive seeking the expertise of a tech-savvy new hire. In fact, smart executives
will make a point of interacting with new people for their mutual benefit. The executive
gets a question answered and the newcomer, feeling valued and welcomed, has enjoyed
a positive collaboration with an established colleague.
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Published online: August 28, 2012
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This article was written by Lynne Mangan, a freelance writer in Chicago, IL.
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© 2012 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
