I was thinking today, amongst the smoke, how the recent training system that our corporate head honcho’s brought in. Not only did they bring it in, but they’ve told us how many courses we have to take and said it was mandatory. Now the training system is a pretty prestigious one, Harvard Manage Mentor. Now for me I don’t actually mind because I love self development/improvement and anything I can get my hands on to help in that area the better.
So I’ve completed two of the four mandatory courses and they are actually pretty decent. One was on public speaking, the other was on leadership. When I looked at all the courses they offered there were quite a few similar ones and concepts that World Wide Dreambuilder’s has in their training system. I’m not surprised because success is success and those kinds of principals can be applied anywhere to anything.
I’ll definitely continue to take the courses at work but find it a little funny that we are told that we have to complete these courses. We didn’t even have a choice in the matter really. However like I said, won’t be a problem, but I’ve heard other people moan and complain. Really each module is 1 hour in length, just do it during your lunch hour or some other time during work. Funny how some people complain about it and others embrace it. Regardless, I see the value in it just like I see the value in the World Wide Dreambuilder’s training system because it has helped us move further along in our business.
Lastly before I sign off, I love how they use the term “Mentor” in this program. Sorry but this training system is not a mentor by any means or by what I call a mentor. A mentor is someone who you build a trusted relationship with and someone who has something that you want and can teach you how to get it. (lifestyle, marriage, relationship, finances, success). Mentor as defined by Wikipedia is as follows:
“the modern use of the word mentor: a trusted friend, counsellor or teacher, usually a more experienced person. Some professions have "mentoring programs" in which newcomers are paired with more experienced people, who advise them and serve as examples as they advance. Schools sometimes offer mentoring programs to new students, or students having difficulties.”
Does your company have any corporate training system that you have to take? Also who do you consider your mentor in life?
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