Benefits of e-mentoring

Notes from:

Kevin Hunt

E-mentoring: solving the issue of mentoring across distances

DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN ORGANIZATIONS

VOL. 19 NO. 5 2005, pp. 7-10

 

• the asynchronous nature of e-mail allows people time for reflection before responding;
• simply the need to write out your message means that you will consider it in greater depth;
• location is not an issue;
• gender, race, power, and other barriers are removed;
• time is easier to manage, no costly meetings; and
• a record of the ‘‘discussion’’ exists for later reflection and learning