mentoring

Definitions

The act or process of providing guidance, advice, and support to a less experienced person.

A professional relationship in which an experienced individual helps another person develop their skills and career.

Examples

The senior executive is dedicated to mentoring junior staff members to help them advance their careers.

Effective mentoring can significantly improve employee retention and job satisfaction within a company.

She found that mentoring students was the most rewarding part of her long academic career.

Synonyms

coaching tutoring guidance counseling advising training instruction

Antonyms

neglect abandonment hindrance obstruction misguidance indifference opposition