Can you have more than one mentor?

Aspiring executives tend to think of mentoring as a one-to-one relationship between a company veteran and an ambitious new employee.

But having a broader network of people to turn to can be a better approach, according to the Harvard Business Review. The Harvard Management Tip of the Day offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from Harvard Business Review and HBR.org. 1. Rather than trying to find one ideal mentor, people should look for a diversity of people who can serve as a "personal board of directors" to guide them through their careers. 2. Develop a broad network of people to turn to through your career. 3. Think of mentoring as a long-term arrangement, so take the time to nurture relationships. - Today's management tip was adapted from "Demystifying Mentoring" by Amy Gallo. Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed are not endorsed by Reuters.