Learning at work often occurs through informal, repetitive interaction with your colleagues.
- Formal Mentoring Programs are department-sponsored initiatives designed to achieve specific HR development goals and improve the effectiveness of the organization.
- Informal Mentoring /Peer Coaching focuses on establishing learning partners to help you do your job and develop transferable skills for the future. For tips and strategies for establishing a development relationship outside the context of a formal supervisory relationship or mentoring program, see the Informal Mentoring Guide.
