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Most organizations track mentorship activity—meetings held, hours logged—but miss what matters: business impact. David Ohnstad exposes the gap between program activity and measurable outcomes, and explains why L&D leaders need a fundamental shift in how they define success. Full article: https://davidohnstad.info/mentorship-program-outcomes-activity-metrics/
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