Association mentorship programs provide opportunities for professional development growth, networking, and guidance. However, these relationships between mentors and mentees aren’t always easy to manage.
For instance, suddenly going silent on a partnership, also referred to as “ghosting,” is not an uncommon issue for mentorship programs. That’s according to association pros who commented on a recent conversation in ASAE’s Collaborate community [member log-in required].
“Participating in a mentorship program isn’t as simple as signing up for a volunteer opportunity and realizing you need to bow out because you’re too busy,” said Noelle Pickler, community engagement operations manager at ISACA. “You’re committing your time and energy to another professional.”
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