Resources to Support
The Performance Talk Chapter
Bosses in Other Industries can Help You
I haven't been able to discover a book about how to find and choose a mentor that are aimed at a new manager. There seem to be quite a few "find a mentor" resources for women and for people who are starting a business and an Amazon search should turn them up. There are some resources on the web that may be helpful.
"Seven Tips for Finding a Great Mentor" is an excellent short article on the topic.
I also recommend the article from CareerJournal.com called "Why Finding a Mentor is Only the Beginning."
There are formal mentoring programs at many companies. There are also "matchmaking" services that promise to set you up with a mentor. I suggest these only as a last resort. The best mentoring relationships appear to happen outside of formal program structures.
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