Nearly any credible resource will confirm that a mentoring program is an excellent way to make all employees successful in their work, increase productivity, and reduce turnover. It costs nothing, yet it has priceless returns.

OriginalSMA.com highly recommends the implementation of a mentoring program in your organization. We recommend an ongoing mentoring program even if you do not use the OSMA to facilitate the immediate and long-term effectiveness.

Herein is a general synopsis of a mentor program design.

Often a mentorship program is used for the new employee to learn from an experienced “mentor” and is sometimes a short-term tool. However, we recommend the continuation of using mentors, no matter what the experience level or longevity with the organization.

We all have questions about elements and specifics of our work, whether we are new to our role, or have vast experience.

A sustained mentorship program means that all employees will always have a ready resource for getting critical, useful answers and guidance promptly.

Here is a video that explains the basics of a Mentoring Program: