Mentorship as a Transformative Leadership Model: Enhancing Organisational Sustainability through Authentic Mentor-mentee Relationships
EDNA J. MOI *
Department of Public Policy and Administration, Kenyatta University, Kenya.
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Abstract
This chapter explores mentorship as a transformative leadership model that plays a critical role in ensuring organisational sustainability and leadership continuity. Through a descriptive research design and an extensive literature review, the study investigates two key dimensions of mentorship: professional coaching and psychological support. Findings reveal that effective mentorship not only develops the leadership capacities of mentees but also fosters organisational resilience, ethical behaviour, and a culture of continuous learning. By strategically embedding mentorship within organisational frameworks, institutions can navigate change, enhance leadership pipelines, and safeguard their long-term success. The chapter calls upon policymakers, organisational leaders, and researchers to embrace and further explore mentorship as a core leadership practice.
Keywords: Mentorship, transformational leadership, coaching, organisational development, sustainability