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Good Mentoring Relationships and a 90-Day Plan for New Hires

A mentor's value lies not in planning everything for the new hire, but in jointly building goals, feedback, and a rhythm of gradually stepping back; a workable 90-day plan makes this traceable.

LiyukLiyukPublished October 1, 20207 min read
  • #Mentorship
  • #Onboarding
  • #Career Development
  • #Feedback
  • #Leadership
  • #Work & Leadership
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