“Mentorship” strengthens capabilities, and “passing on knowledge and guiding” fosters growth—strive to be an excellent mentor in the new era!

Release Date:

2024-12-16 10:06

----This article is reprinted from the Yuecheng Trade Union.

“Thanks to four months of joint effort between master and apprentice, Xiao Xu is now fully capable of independently managing on-site engineering projects,” He Guanglin said excitedly, gazing at his protégé, Xu Weicheng, as he took on the role of a bona fide “master” for the first time.

For Xu Weicheng, who joined Zhejiang Yuegong Steel Structure Co., Ltd. right after graduation, meeting his mentor, He Guanglin, was a fortunate “mutual journey.” Under his mentor’s guidance and leadership, Xu has transformed from a green newcomer with little experience into an independent project manager.

As it turns out, on July 1 this year, He Guanglin and Xu Weicheng, both from the Engineering Department of Yuegong, held a simple yet solemn “master–apprentice pairing” signing ceremony in the presence of their unit’s leadership, officially establishing their mentor–protégé relationship.

While basking in his joy, Master He also began to thoughtfully reflect on how to effectively mentor his apprentice, Xiao Xu. On the one hand, he proactively sought guidance from “Zhejiang Craftsmen” and “Shaoxing Craftsmen” like Jiang Ge and Zhao Zhengwang; on the other, he carefully considered Xiao Xu’s individual circumstances and the specific demands of his role, aligning these with the company’s apprenticeship procedures and mentoring framework, all in an effort to become a truly excellent mentor. Master He shared several key insights:

Clearly define the objectives and requirements.

Engage in thorough communication to become familiar with the key responsibilities and requirements of on-site management, and clearly define the learning objectives for project site management, the requisite skill levels for the role, and the corresponding timelines for training.

Develop a personalized training plan

It encompasses multiple dimensions, including theoretical knowledge acquisition, hands-on training, and project participation, and ensures the timeliness and relevance of the training content through regular assessments and iterative plan adjustments.

Emphasizing Practice and Reflection

“Knowledge gained from books alone always seems superficial; true understanding comes only through hands-on practice.” Encourage apprentices to engage in ample practical experience, apply their acquired knowledge to real-world tasks, and continually reflect on and summarize their experiences.

Establish a sound communication mechanism.

Effective communication is key to successful mentorship. By maintaining two-way dialogue between mentor and mentee—asking more questions and sharing insights—we foster mutual progress and growth.

Emphasize emotional care and motivation.

While maintaining high standards, it’s also important to attend to his emotional needs and psychological well-being, offering him the encouragement and support he requires.

Results and Prospects

Through concerted efforts, Xiao Xu is now able to independently complete multiple work tasks and has begun to offer his own insightful perspectives and ideas on certain aspects of project management. Currently, in line with his capabilities, he has been assigned responsibility for on-site management of a newly secured project.

The growth of apprentice Xiao Xu has brought Master He great satisfaction and demonstrates that the traditional master‑apprentice mentoring model is thriving in the new era. At Yuegong, there are other mentor‑apprentice pairs like them, including Jin Guoping and Liu Nian from the Manufacturing Department, as well as Zhang Guiping and Wei Sanjiu, and Ding Bingwei and Zhou Xunjie from the Deepening Research Institute.

Wang Zhongyou, Vice Chairman of the Group Trade Union and Head of the Corporate Management Department, stated: “This ‘mentor‑apprentice’ program was proposed during the Group’s ‘One Proposal for Cost Reduction and Efficiency Gains’ rationalization initiative at the beginning of the year. Its aim is to help new employees quickly integrate into Yuegong and achieve professional growth, provide more young staff with clear career paths and promising prospects so they are motivated to deepen their expertise and take root at Yuegong, while also offering high‑performing employees opportunities for advancement. In doing so, we seek to build the enterprise’s core competitiveness through internally cultivated talent and move forward with determination toward our vision of a ‘Quality‑Driven Yuegong, a Happy Yuegong.’ Moving forward, we will continue to develop and expand this mentor‑apprentice pairing initiative, enabling our employees to advance further and more steadily on their career journeys and achieving win‑win outcomes for both the company and its workforce.”

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