An application of the mentoring framework to investigate the effectiveness of mentoring programs between industry mentors and student mentees in hospitality
Abstract
© 2020 This research examines the perceptions of alumni mentors working in the hospitality industry, along with hospitality students as mentees, through a four-stage mentoring program framework: initiation; goals and action plans; cultivating the relationship; and evaluating the relationship. Industry alumni mentors and student mentees from a leading hotel management school at an Australian university were selected to provide a rich illustration of the mentoring program. Data were collected through interviews of 48 mentees and 14 industry mentors (response rate of 45%). The findings illustrate that mentoring relationships enable mentees to build knowledge and skills, develop networking opportunities and build confidence. The application of the four-stage mentoring program framework provides several theoretical and applied contributions. Namely, a formal matching process enhances the initiation of a mentoring program, preparation and goal setting sets the stage for positive relationships, emotional and professional support cultivates commitment to mentoring relationships, and a mentoring program allows for valuable self-reflection.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
12-1-2020
ISSN
14476770
Volume
45
Publication Title
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Publisher
Elsevier
School
Markets and Services Research Centre / School of Business and Law
RAS ID
32128
Copyright
subscription content
First Page
143
Last Page
151
Comments
Scerri, M., Presbury, R., & Goh, E. (2020). An application of the mentoring framework to investigate the effectiveness of mentoring programs between industry mentors and student mentees in hospitality. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 45, 143-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2020.08.010