What are some differences between a formal workplace and an informal workplace?

Formal:

-Tied to business objectives

- Goals are established

- Results are measured

-Access is open to all who meet criteria

-Mentors and Mentorees are matched

-Matching is based on compatibility

-Mentoree manager is involved

-Mentoring is time limited

-Training in mentoring is provided

-Program Manager is a resource

Informal:

-No direct link to business objectives

-Goals are unspecified

-Results are not always clear

-Access is limited and may exclude some

-Mentors and Mentorees self-select

-Matching is based on chemistry

-Mentoree manager is not involved

-Mentoring may last for years

-No training is provided

-No Program Manager is involved