Reclaiming a Human-Centered Practice in a Buzzword-Obsessed WorldIn today’s world of corporate jargon and performance reviews, one word keeps showing up in places it doesn’t belong:
Mentorship.
And not the kind that changes lives.
I’m talking about the kind that’s squeezed into slide decks, onboarding plans, and leadership programs as a box to check:
“Assign mentors.”
“Launch a mentorship initiative.”
“Track mentorship engagement metrics.”
All of these are designed to boost workplace productivity. Employees are extrinsically motivated to have a mentor and get a mentor.
You’ve seen it. I’ve seen it.
But let me say this without hesitation:
That is not mentorship.
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