Research on mentoring has generally shown that it has a positive influence on mentee performance and is successful in organizational contexts. Entrepreneurship is considered as a strong driving force in terms of economic development and job creation whereas at the same time it genuinely affects the personal development. Traditionally, entrepreneurial activity has been largely restricted to men, however, firms owned by women entrepreneurs are a growing phenomenon around the world today.
Based on Greek mythology, the act of mentoring implies the transfer of wisdom, knowledge and thoughts from an experienced person to another person with less experience, through a relationship based on equality with the active participation of both parts. Based on the study “Women as Mentors; Does She or Doesn’t She” few of the results depict:
- 63% have never had a formal mentor
- 56% of organizations have a formal program for mentoring.
- 50% of women have taken advantage of a formal mentoring program that provides an easier way for women to find mentors
- 75% of women in organizations are requested to be formal mentors in organizations that have formal mentoring programs.
Entrepreneurship and mentoring are two bonds that may evolve and rapidly develop not only your business idea but also your own personal skills and mindset. Take advantage of this unique growing opportunity and gain utterly useful insight for your best interest.
