Increasing productivity with social learning

ISSN： 0019-7858

Source： Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol.42, Iss.4, 2010-01, pp. : 203-210

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Abstract

Purpose - This paper aims to examine e-mentoring's impact on productivity and introduce readers to social learning. Design/methodology/approach - Researchers used a ten-question survey to determine e-mentoring's impact on personal productivity/effectiveness and organizational success, as well as to identify specific areas of impact. Findings - A total of 88 percent said mentoring contributed to their increased productivity. A total of 31 percent said their productivity/effectiveness improved by 30 percent or more. The top three ways of mentoring contributed to increased productivity: expanding my network, interpersonal effectiveness, and confidence in role. Research limitations/implications - Further research on social learning would be valuable. Practical implications - Supporting social learning will help capture and formalize informal learning and will impact productivity. Originality/value - All content is new. Readers will access latest research and trends in e-mentoring.