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Notes 4. To provide a companion who could be a Friend, Philosopher and Guide; and

5. To act as a counselor for the new entrant.
Mentoring Model at NTPC
The mentoring system introduced in NTPC is based on the model.
Broad Features of the System
The mentoring system promotes and facilitates a relationship between the mentor and the
mentee. A mentor is a fairly senior person (preferably one who had joined as an Executive
Trainee himself), well versed with the working environment of the organization, having
positive outlook and empathy, capacity to guide and known for his performance. A
mentee as a new entrant to the organization, performance. A mentee is a new entrant to
the organization, usually a fresh Executive Trainee. When the trainees join for on-the-job
training, Human Resources Function catalyses the process of identification of mentor as

per laid down guidelines and undertakes the role of an anchor by facilitating interaction,
review meetings and social get-togethers. Further, the relationship is sustained, continued

and developed through a well-defined structure in accordance with the mentoring system.
Besides offering a number of opportunities for interaction and for building the relationship
through socialization and guidance, the relationship is also publicly recognized through
innovative practice like “Mentor’s Day” which is celebrated every year on 5th September
(Teacher’s Day) with much fanfare and gaiety, bringing together all mentors and mentess
on one platform for experience sharing and recognition. The camaraderie and team spirit
is also promoted by a relaxed and playful environment created through organizing Quiz
Competition, Antakshari, and indoor games and activities in which both mentors and
mentees take part. The team spirit and bonding are further deepened by encouraging
out-bond meets and programmes for them. To exchange progress, concerns, views,

difficulties, learning from others and for networking, there is a system for formation of
a Mentors Club. Although the formal mentor-mentee relationship is meant for the one-
year training period, the informal relationship and dialogue usually continue beyond the
training period.

New Entrant

Mentor

Mentoring

Mentee

Senior Executive

Figure 1: Mentoring Model
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