It is common to experience resistance to mentoring (and
particularly formal mentoring) at almost any level of an organization.
If an organization doesn't pay attention to resistance
it may eventually pay a dear price for its inattentiveness.
Inattention or avoidance may slow, impede, compromise, or block
successful implementation efforts.
Careful listening to and evaluation of
the sources of resistance helps organizations proactively
avoid stumbling blocks and roadblocks that derail mentoring
efforts. Inviting resistance out into the open diffuses it
and provides invaluable information that is useful for strengthening
implementation efforts. |
