Research indicates that mentoring is one of the crucial and important factors in business success.
In essence, what mentoring provides is a safe, protected environment in which one can learn. One benefits from the mentor's experience without having to go through the trial and error of learning those same lessons over the years. Valuable lessons, knowledge, attitudes, and recognition of opportunities are passed on. Engaging in a mentoring relationship is critical to anyone planning on advancing in his or her career. In interviewing successful professionals who have had mentors, they consistently reported that it was the guidance received from a mentor that made the difference in their careers.