Mentoring programs have become extremely popular primarily because so many organizations are facing the retirement of a significant number of their workforce.

The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners/ICMA Local Government Management Joint Fellowship Program: Reaching rural communities and the next generation of local government leaders.

Recruiting/retaining qualified personnel, succession planning, and staff development rank as most important for 2nd year in a row by state-local government HR managers.

As baby boomer managers continue to retire, there are fewer Generation X professionals (those born between 1964 and 1977) prepared to fill their positions.

If you are an adjunct professor or full-time academician, I salute you for what you do and for advancing the management profession.

Recognizing your aspirations, a good coach is in your corner and wants the best for you.