Knowledge Transfer & Mentoring Systems Flashcards
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A company's top engineer is retiring in 6 months. Which knowledge transfer approach best captures tacit knowledge before departure?
Answer: Structured shadowing and narrated work sessions
Shadowing and narrated work sessions capture the unspoken reasoning and judgment that written manuals cannot convey.
Which mentoring model pairs a senior leader with a junior employee specifically to transfer leadership competencies over a defined timeline?
Answer: Traditional one-on-one developmental mentoring
Traditional one-on-one developmental mentoring is the classic structured relationship designed to transfer leadership skills from experienced to emerging talent.
In a knowledge audit, what is the PRIMARY purpose of identifying 'knowledge gaps'?
Answer: To determine where critical knowledge is missing or at risk of being lost
A knowledge audit's core goal is to surface gaps where critical organizational knowledge is absent or vulnerable to loss.
A mentee consistently completes assigned readings but struggles to apply concepts on the job. What should the mentor prioritize?
Answer: Introducing experiential learning and real-work practice opportunities
When theoretical knowledge does not translate to practice, experiential learning bridges the gap between knowing and doing.
Which of the following best describes 'knowledge mapping' in succession planning?
Answer: A visual representation of where critical knowledge resides within the organization
Knowledge mapping creates a visual inventory of who holds what knowledge, enabling organizations to spot concentration risks.
Reverse mentoring is MOST effective when an organization wants to:
Answer: Enable younger employees to share digital and cultural insights with senior leaders
Reverse mentoring leverages the knowledge younger workers have in areas like technology and emerging trends to update senior leaders.
A mentor notices a high-potential mentee is becoming overly dependent on guidance for every decision. The BEST corrective action is to:
Answer: Gradually increase decision-making autonomy by coaching rather than directing
Gradually shifting from directive to coaching fosters independent judgment while maintaining the mentor-mentee relationship.