Discussion: Mentoring Programs
Discuss
Before beginning this discussion, review your readings on mentoring. Then respond to the following questions, beginning with identifying your affiliation (department/agency) and type of agency (career, volunteer, or combination).
- Discuss and critique the concept of mentoring. Analyze the strengths and potential downfalls of mentoring.
- Does your organization have a formal (or informal) mentoring program?
- Is it desirable (and practical) for your organization to have a mentoring program? Why or why not?
- If your organization currently has a mentoring program in place, determine its strengths and weaknesses as it exists in your organization.
- If your organization does not have a mentoring program in place, determine what other options for personal coaching, etc. are available, if any.
Respond
Participate in this discussion by responding in the discussion area for this course. After posting your original topic, follow up by responding to at least two of your colleagues with 125-word responses. Your postings must always combine your original thinking and opinion with authoritative references. Cite your sources, check your spelling and grammar, and make sure that your postings are well written.
FESHE Course: Personnel Management for the Fire and Emergency Services, Version 1.0, Winter 2007©
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