Mentoring global dual-career couples: A social learning perspective

Michael Harvey*, Nancy K. Napier, Miriam Moeller, Laura A. Williams

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Abstract

This paper explores the dimensions and means to implement a global dual-career expatriate couple mentoring program. The rationale is that learning from an experienced mentor mitigates the complexity of global assignments, leading to more successful completion of overseas assignments. We explored the impact of such mentoring programs on "nontraditional" global managers, along with their trailing spouses. Social learning theory was used as the foundation for the development of such a mentoring program. To add to the contextual understanding of global assignments imposed on global dual-career couples, we explored the effectiveness of mentoring by investigating temporal (before, during, after expatriation) and gender-related dimensions. Further, we analyzed the level of mentor involvement (personal, organizational, and professional) regarding psychosocial and career development.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)212-240
Number of pages29
JournalJournal of Applied Social Psychology
Volume40
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2010

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