Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring
Author | : Lisa Z. Fain |
Publisher | : Berrett-Koehler Publishers |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2020-02-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781523085903 |
ISBN-13 | : 1523085908 |
Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: As the workforce becomes increasingly diverse, it is imperative that organizations learn to attract, engage, and retain employees and leverage their unique perspectives. But few leaders have fully developed the aptitudes required for mentoring, let alone the level of cultural competency needed to bridge differences. In Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring, leadership mentoring experts Lisa Fain and Lois Zachary present a framework for achieving cultural competence in mentor-mentee communication using accessible, understandable, and practical tools and strategies. The result is more agility, comfort, and capability in their readers to build meaningful mentoring relationships and communicate effectively across differences. These tools lead to better, more culturally sensitive leaders, a safer work environment, and a more inclusive workplace for all.