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¶ … substitute for experience and the only significant lessons that one learns are from the mistakes made in one's own life. This may have some truth in it but it is certainly not the whole truth. If we look at the history of mankind we will see countless examples of persons who have made significant achievements only through guidance from, at least initially, their mentors. In this essay we shall examine the significance of mentoring and how it can make a difference in our lives. We will also look at some of the types of mentoring (natural and planned mentoring) and the qualities required in a good mentor.
Let us try to define what mentoring is. Mentoring has been derived from the Greek word meaning enduring. It has been defined by some as a sustained relationship between an adult and a youth. To my mind, it is the process of coaching, teaching or guiding someone to be the best that he (or she) can be. So those of us who can find a sincere and effective mentor or coach in our lives, are truly...
Plato, for example, was one of the three great Greek philosophers who have influenced almost every culture that has followed, especially the Western thought. It is doubtful whether Plato would have achieved what he did in his life if he had not been fortunate enough to have had Socrates as his mentor. Another great Greek philosopher was Aristotle whose range of intellect and achievements were phenomenol covering numerous branches of science, philosophy and arts. He was lucky enough to have had Plato as his mentor.
Mentoring can be divided into two main categories, natural mentoring and planned mentoring. Natural mentoring takes place through the guidance and coaching provided by one's friends, colleagues, teachers, coaches, and parents. It is the traditional type of mentoring that has existed in almost all societies since the ancient times. Planned mentoring, on the other hand, is the process in which the mentors and the mentees (the persons who are being guided or trained)…
AFRICA'S PETROLEUM AND CHINA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT How Africa's Petroleum Supply Is Important to China's Economic Growth and Development While China continues to grow, its oil demand is poised to grow rapidly. For China to ensure its oil security, it must obtain oil from the global world because it lacks adequate domestic resources to quench the thirsty appetite of the country's rapid economic development. Any approach for growth that the country
EDUCATION AND TEACHING Education and Teaching: Teacher Effectiveness and Years of ExperienceLiterature ReviewIt has been well-observed that parents like to have their child admitted to a school or college whose teachers are hardworking and have the experience of teaching a class effectively. The teacher effectiveness could be gauged based on the students� achievements academically. The following literature review provides an insight over the previously published articles relevant to the topic
Customer Experience as Segmentation Basis: The �Luxury� in Question 1Case study on Customer Experience as Segmentation Basis: The �Luxury� in Question1. �What are the conventional bases for segmenting the target audience? What relevance do segmentation platforms like Demographic, Geographic, Psychographic and Behavioral (including VALS & PRIZM models) hold in the wake of increased competition, private label proliferation, rivalry from the unorganized sector, and e-tailing? Gaining traction?�Segmentation is mainly based on
Estimated Sales TABLE 1 - COMPANY EXPECTED SALES Indicator Hired candidates Average candidate annual salary Company commission (15%) V. Marketing Plan The marketing plan includes pricing, the promotion, the product and the placement strategies all of which are meant to increase product/service awareness. Pricing strategy Despite being an innovative business concept, the Intellectual Vanity Fair is a start-up company, that doesn't enjoy product notoriety among employers. Therefore, the market entry pricing strategy will be to charge below market practices,
Google Introduction and Description of the Company Organizational Structure Industry Analysis Value Proposition Financial Performance Figure 1.1 Revenue and Net Income Growth TOWS Strategies BCG Matrix Leadership Alliances Measures Google is a highly successful Internet company that makes most of its money through online advertising. It has been able to achieve this success through a combination of leadership and culture. The company's many strengths are in general aligned with the opportunities that exist in the marketplace. As a result, Google has the
Such a strategy would also help the firm to address its weaknesses while acting on its strengths. Some of Apple's strengths include an innovative cast of executives and a well-known brand. Its weaknesses include significantly high R&D costs in comparison to those of competitors. Competition from makers of similar products is one of the main threats the company faces. In regard to opportunities, Apple could seek to take advantage