Assignment Task: Many companies have internal "mentorship programs" intended to develop and engage employees. Many times, the mentor is not a direct manager or leader in the same reporting structure / department.
What are the benefits of having such a program? What are the disadvantages? What can mentors teach or show employees that they would not typically learn in the course of their day to day work? Are there any other programs or initiatives that you can think of that may be better than a traditional mentorship program? - Why is that your suggestion?