Date of Conferral
2022
Degree
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
School
Business Administration
Advisor
Jill Murray
Abstract
Organizations face challenges with leadership succession in the healthcare industry because of the enormous number of baby boomers retiring. Leaders in the healthcare industry are concerned with the large number of employees retiring in leadership roles and finding replacements for these roles. Grounded in social learning theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies healthcare leaders use to implement mentoring programs for early-career leaders. The nine participants were managers and leaders in health care agencies in South Carolina who had at least ten years of experience implementing successful mentoring programs. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, a review of the employee manuals, brochures on employee development, and public documents on the websites. Through thematic analysis, three themes were named: (a) identification of leaders for mentors, (b) role modeling for successful behaviors, and (c) communication between the mentor/mentee. A key recommendation is for healthcare leaders to provide growth opportunities through mentoring to support employees' career goals. The implications for positive social change include the potential to keep skilled employees, allowing organizations to deliver continuous social services to clients in the community, and improving human and social conditions.
Recommended Citation
Brooks, Valerie Denise, "Strategies for Implementing Successful Mentoring Programs" (2022). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 13228.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/13228
