Knowledge Mentoring in Practice

After several years of informal mentoring in the organization, Scandinavian Offshore Tools decided to formalize a mentoring program for its employees. The number one reason for its efforts was that the company moved toward a mature workforce, with 40 percent of the employee nearing retirement age within the 10 years. If the company was not able to pass on the professional intellect of the organization in that time, it could lose its competitive edge and position in the marketplace. [Download PDF]