Mentor’s Message: Why Develop Your Employees?

Take a moment to think about all the people who report to you. Imagine that each and every one of them could be working to his or her full potential—constantly growing and building new skills, and regularly contributing important value to your team and the entire organization. It’s an inspiring vision, isn’t it? You can make that vision real by developing your employees.

Employee development is a process aimed at helping your direct reports grow professionally so that they deliver ever greater value to your organization. A manager who excels at developing his or her employees is thus a valuable resource for the company.

In this guide, you’ll find a wealth of advice for developing your employees—including ...

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