Nikita-Marie Bridgeman and Paul Stokes explored the perceived value of industry mentorship for female business students in the UK. Through a longitudinal study of a Women in Business mentoring programme, they highlighted the benefits of mentoring, such as personalised guidance and professional networking, while also acknowledging challenges like the need for pre-mentoring education and a clear programme structure. Their findings offer practical recommendations for programme designers to effectively utilise mentoring in business schools. Continue reading
The value of Industry Mentorship for Female Business Students
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