In a recent article on Forbes.com, a young professional offers advice to others seeking a mentor about how to chose the individual to be mentored by and how to make the most of the relationship. In AWESOME discussions, women in senior leadership roles have cited the benefits of mentors in advancing women through the supply chain pipeline.
In the article, the author – Chinwe Esimai, Managing Director and Chief Anti-Bribery Officer of Citigroup – advises that the best relationships require some flexibility as to the form they take and the schedule by which they operate, and duration of the interaction.