AICPA crafts guidelines for developing mentoring programs.Mentoring is the key buzzword A term that refers to the latest technology or a term that sounds catchy. If not a flash in the pan, new technologies become mainstream. For example, Java was a hot buzzword in the 1990s, but should remain a major topic for decades. for the new millennium and all successful professionals have, are or want mentors. To satisfy your career growth and succession-planning needs, the AICPA AICPA See American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Work/Life and Women's Initiatives Executive Committee has developed a set of guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. . The Mentoring Program Guidelines will assist the mentor, protege pro·té·gé n. One whose welfare, training, or career is promoted by an influential person. [French, from past participle of protéger, to protect, from Old French, from Latin and employer set up a mentoring program, from roles and responsibilities to qualifications and benefits. The brochure also includes a sample agreement form and six- and twelve-month evaluation forms. Job-specific expectations are provided to assist adapting the mentoring process to the protege's experience level. To view this brochure online, visit www.aicpa.org/worklife and select Mentoring Guidelines. To receive a complimentary copy of the brochure, send an e-mail request to educat@aicpa.org. |
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