• DocumentCode
    1529162
  • Title

    Mentoring for success

  • Author

    Armour, Frank J. ; Gupta, Monica

  • Author_Institution
    George Mason Univ., Fairfax, VA, USA
  • Volume
    1
  • Issue
    3
  • fYear
    1999
  • Firstpage
    64
  • Lastpage
    66
  • Abstract
    IT professionals must apply new information on a continuing basis. How does an organization ensure that its developers are up to speed and effectively applying the latest technology? Companies have long since discovered the value of formal training, but transferring development skills and advanced technology also requires hands-on, face-to-face assistance. The paper considers how effective mentoring is key to providing this support. A mentor has the experience and knowledge needed to offer expert guidance. Mentoring can be informal, with one team member helping another with a specific problem as needed, or it can be much more formal, with the organization providing structured, systematic support
  • Keywords
    human resource management; information technology; personnel; professional aspects; training; IT professional mentoring; companies; organization; personnel; training; Best practices; Documentation; Employee welfare; Technology management; Telecommunications;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    IT Professional
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1520-9202
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/6294.774954
  • Filename
    774954