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Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer: Developing Conceptual Models for Enhancing Employee Performance in Financial and Energy Sectors
Subject area: Management & Commerece · Area of research: Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer
Abstract
Mentorship and knowledge transfer are pivotal for enhancing employee performance, particularly in the financial and energy sectors, where rapid innovation and complex challenges demand continuous learning and adaptability. This paper explores the conceptual frameworks of mentorship, emphasizing its role in skill development, productivity, and knowledge sharing. It highlights knowledge transfer mechanisms, addressing sector-specific challenges such as regulatory complexities and workforce dynamics. The integration of mentorship with knowledge management strategies is discussed as a critical approach to preserving and disseminating organizational expertise. Practical recommendations, including structured mentorship programs, technological integration, and leadership support, are proposed to create sustainable frameworks that foster employee growth and organizational resilience. The findings underscore the strategic importance of mentorship and knowledge transfer in building a skilled, adaptable, and high-performing workforce, ensuring competitiveness in dynamic industries.
Keywords
Mentorship, Knowledge Transfer, Employee Performance, Financial Sector, Energy Sector, Organizational Development
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How to cite this paper
@article{1704848,
author = {Olakojo Yusuff Ogunsola, Yetunde Adenike Adebayo, Ikiomoworio Nicholas Dienagha, Nwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu, Zamathula Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu},
title = {Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer: Developing Conceptual Models for Enhancing Employee Performance in Financial and Energy Sectors},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2023},
volume = {7},
number = {1},
pages = {669-678},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1704848.pdf},
abstract = {Mentorship and knowledge transfer are pivotal for enhancing employee performance, particularly in the financial and energy sectors, where rapid innovation and complex challenges demand continuous learning and adaptability. This paper explores the conceptual frameworks of mentorship, emphasizing its role in skill development, productivity, and knowledge sharing. It highlights knowledge transfer mechanisms, addressing sector-specific challenges such as regulatory complexities and workforce dynamics. The integration of mentorship with knowledge management strategies is discussed as a critical approach to preserving and disseminating organizational expertise. Practical recommendations, including structured mentorship programs, technological integration, and leadership support, are proposed to create sustainable frameworks that foster employee growth and organizational resilience. The findings underscore the strategic importance of mentorship and knowledge transfer in building a skilled, adaptable, and high-performing workforce, ensuring competitiveness in dynamic industries.},
keywords = {Mentorship, Knowledge Transfer, Employee Performance, Financial Sector, Energy Sector, Organizational Development},
month = {July},
}