\Mentoring programs are an integral part of succession planning for many institutions. The impulse is good. Seasoned leaders can impart their wisdom to a new generation of leaders. Leaders strengthen their legacy by investing in the long-term success of an organization. Unfortunately, mentoring programs are often better in theory than in practice. The best of intentions fizzle out in infrequent meetings, stilted interactions, and unauthentic feedback. Most programs deliver little actual long-term value to participants or to the institution as a whole.
https://www.ecampusnews.com/2022/03/30/why-most-mentoring-programs-fail/
