Plus 14 keys to successful programs.
By Marc Rosenberg
CPA Firm Staff: Managing Your #1 Asset
“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” – Steven Spielberg
The existence of a mentoring program is a statement by the firm that it doesn’t want to leave the retention, development and success of its staff to chance. Instead, the firm wants to be proactive about helping staff succeed and grow.
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A mentor is a neutral sounding board for the staff person. Ideally, a mentor should not be a staff person’s supervisor on work projects. At smaller firms, this may not be feasible.
A mentor helps staff navigate office politics and shows them the ropes, helping guide them to their next roles.
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