{"id":37,"date":"2020-03-03T08:13:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T08:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qandle.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2024-01-08T16:32:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T16:32:20","slug":"the-pinnacle-of-mentorship-the-legacy-of-godfather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qandle.com\/blog\/the-pinnacle-of-mentorship-the-legacy-of-godfather\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pinnacle of Mentorship: Unveiling the Godfather"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A mentor can provide the impetus necessary for the personal and professional development of their mentee. It is mutually beneficial; for the mentee, having the guidance and support of an experienced supervisor can translate into increased productivity in the workplace. As for the mentor, supervising a junior can lead to exposure to fresh ideas as well as introspection about traditional methods and practices. This relationship is based on both parties engaging in the exchange of ideas and deciding on goals for further development. It can help the new employee quickly assimilate with the prevalent company culture. Even continuing employees can be mentored, helping them grow from their position and perform their responsibilities and assigned tasks better. Mentorship can be evaluative as well, with the supervisor ensuring that their mentee is performing their job efficiently and to the best of their abilities.<\/p>\n\n

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Having a mentorship system can significantly enhance the productivity of a company. It helps with the transfer of specific knowledge amongst employees and boosts employee engagement as it provides them with opportunities to grow and move forward. The relationship can take several different forms, and some dominant, memorable Pop Culture figures and icons might help us understand these different types of mentorship better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>The Godfather<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don Vito Corleone was a force to be reckoned with. He came from Sicily with nothing to himself, and inspired by his desire for revenge, eventually took over the New York mafia. He made offers that could not be refused and commanded the respect of friend and foe alike. His understanding of human nature and intuitive knowledge of people\u2019s intentions helped him survive the brutal world of early 20th-century crime. Vito Corleone\u2019s farsightedness was evident throughout the Godfather trilogy, where he preempted the betrayal by the New York crime families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family provides the best guidance in Corleone\u2019s world. Family comes before everything and must stick together, despite betrayals or disappointments. And family often involves tough love and a staunch belief in\u00a0making people capable enough to realise their potential on their own merit\u00a0and worth. Each of his sons were ready to do anything to protect him, and it was the upbringing that he provided to them which led them to become important leaders in their own right. Michael especially stood out, as he succeeded Vito Corleone as the godfather and improved upon the deficiencies of his predecessors. Growth requires guidance, and this guidance does not necessarily mean handholding. As important it is to provide the right mentor to employees, it is just as if not more crucial to ensure that the employees want to develop themselves, and are willing to push themselves to do so. Guidance can only take someone so far. An intrinsic drive, a recognition of knowledge or skill gaps and the willingness to plug them is critical for any employee to thrive in a fast-paced world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Kung Fu Panda<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Dragon Warrior had quite a tumultuous journey before he fully realised his powers. Po was simply a food aficionado with a penchant for kung fu and the Furious Five. His relationship with Master Shifu was a focal point of the series and is an excellent example of the results that the right mentorship can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While Shifu was initially displeased at Po being chosen as the Dragon Warrior by Oogway, he gradually warmed up to the idea, to a point that he eventually trained Po in a rather special way. By customising training to Po\u2019s interests and things that he could easily relate to, the fighter that was present in the panda all along was finally able to shine through.\u00a0Ensuring that<\/strong>\u00a0employee development programmes are tailored to specific employee needs\u00a0can ensure maximum possible benefit out of such schemes.<\/p>\n\n \n