These results provide insights into the needs of female professionals, who are either middle or senior managers in the government institutions or organizations they work for. From these findings, respondents would like to participate in a mentoring program that would give the least uncertainty for the mentees as possible, since their primary concern was that they would be put in an embarassing position and would be considered 'weak' by their mentor(s).
In addition, the program's content should cover topics that would promote female professionals' need to improve their interpersonal and communication skills, as well as become more knowledgeable about possible career paths given their current employment status and work experience. More specifically, as highlighted in the findings generated from the Mentoring Awareness section, the need for 'self-development, career progression, and netowrking opportunities' are recurring 'need themes' that the respondents would like to be addressed in a mentoring program. In essence, respondents would like to have a mentoring program that allows them to think of their potentials beyond the organization that they work for, and the current position or job that they hold. The mentoring program should be future-oriented, but will help the respondents achieve their goals through the skills set, experience, and personality they have at the present.
Characteristics of a mentor
The characteristics of the mentor who will be spearheading the program is as important as the mentoring program itself. As for the respondents'...
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