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Dr. Manju P George is an assistant professor at PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore, India. Dr. George is passionate about mentoring, and her research in this area enabled her to get the Emerald literati award for her outstanding paper titled, "A model for mentoring in business school" in 2013. She has initiated several path breaking experiential learning initiatives at PSG Institute of Management, this includes Anveshana -understanding and exploring business environment in India and Malaysia(2014,2015), Samyog - the World HR Day initiative and Anubhav 2012. In the year 2013, Dr. Manju P George, was awarded innovation in teaching award by association of all India management schools (AlMS). In addition, to this she is also a CMI(Coaching and mentoring international) certified trained mentor from UK.
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International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 2012
Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the usability of the Cultural Framewor... more Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the usability of the Cultural Framework Analysis Process, a strategy designed to examine cultural factors in mentoring endeavors and to identify whether there are patterns of cultural elements that served to hinder or facilitate mentoring programs across a variety of organizations and contexts. The process also involves identifying methods for overcoming the barriers and enhancing the facilitating factors.
Design/methodology/approach – Graduate students in a class on mentoring were given an assignment to analyze a mentoring program using the Cultural Framework Analysis Process. They
were also asked to share their most significant learning outcomes. Data were gathered by two student groups over a two-year period. Researchers determined the usability of the analysis process by evaluating the quality of the student submissions. They aggregated the data and conducted a content analysis on the facilitating and hindering factors to determine commonalities and the lessons learned.
Findings – The Cultural Framework Analysis Process appears to be a useful tool in examining and dealing with cultural elements in mentoring programs and relationships. The barriers and facilitating factors were closely related to one another. The five barriers to success were matching processes; mentee attitude toward matching; lack of organizational support; static or closed organizational culture; and organizational or community culture. The five factors that facilitated mentoring endeavors
were: comprehensive and flexible matching; mentee/mentor attitudes; training; organizational culture and demonstrated commitment; and a focus on mentees.
Practical implications – The ability to examine the cultural elements in the context of mentoring is vital in assuring mentoring success. Having a description of how the process was conducted should be of value to those wanting to engage in similar analyses. The findings related to the factors identified
should help guide those engaged in mentoring endeavors to become more aware of elements to consider and deal with as they create and operationalize their programs.
Originality/value – There is a need to enhance the knowledge about the cultural factors involved in mentoring programs and relationships. This research study expands the understanding and presents findings about barriers and supports to mentoring that have not been previously reported. It also
provides a mechanism for others to conduct similar analyses as they develop, implement and research mentoring endeavors.
Keywords : Mentoring, Barriers, Culture analysis, Facilitating factors
Paper type: Research paper
International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 2012
Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the usability of the Cultural Framewor... more Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the usability of the Cultural Framework Analysis Process, a strategy designed to examine cultural factors in mentoring endeavors and to identify whether there are patterns of cultural elements that served to hinder or facilitate mentoring programs across a variety of organizations and contexts. The process also involves identifying methods for overcoming the barriers and enhancing the facilitating factors.
Design/methodology/approach – Graduate students in a class on mentoring were given an assignment to analyze a mentoring program using the Cultural Framework Analysis Process. They
were also asked to share their most significant learning outcomes. Data were gathered by two student groups over a two-year period. Researchers determined the usability of the analysis process by evaluating the quality of the student submissions. They aggregated the data and conducted a content analysis on the facilitating and hindering factors to determine commonalities and the lessons learned.
Findings – The Cultural Framework Analysis Process appears to be a useful tool in examining and dealing with cultural elements in mentoring programs and relationships. The barriers and facilitating factors were closely related to one another. The five barriers to success were matching processes; mentee attitude toward matching; lack of organizational support; static or closed organizational culture; and organizational or community culture. The five factors that facilitated mentoring endeavors
were: comprehensive and flexible matching; mentee/mentor attitudes; training; organizational culture and demonstrated commitment; and a focus on mentees.
Practical implications – The ability to examine the cultural elements in the context of mentoring is vital in assuring mentoring success. Having a description of how the process was conducted should be of value to those wanting to engage in similar analyses. The findings related to the factors identified
should help guide those engaged in mentoring endeavors to become more aware of elements to consider and deal with as they create and operationalize their programs.
Originality/value – There is a need to enhance the knowledge about the cultural factors involved in mentoring programs and relationships. This research study expands the understanding and presents findings about barriers and supports to mentoring that have not been previously reported. It also
provides a mechanism for others to conduct similar analyses as they develop, implement and research mentoring endeavors.
Keywords : Mentoring, Barriers, Culture analysis, Facilitating factors
Paper type: Research paper