Be ‘Mr. Miyagi’ or find one!
summary
Argues that mentorship especially the apprenticeship model produces a steep learning curve, higher retention and better performance, and can cut the IT skills gap that 75% of decision‑makers report and a projected $775 billion financial hit in 2022; outlines 10 best practices (free choice, trained mentors, trust, no copy‑paste) and operational fixes like dedicating one hour a week and formal mentoring programs; backs claims with research and real outcomes—faster skill transfer, fewer delays and lower costs.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Start
- 21:40The greatest system ever invented for the training of skills and the achievement of tacit knowledge.
- 22:33What does a mentor do?
- 24:26Who is the mentor?
- 34:04A limited ability to meet the objectives of the business?
- 36:51Mentoring is the solution
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