Designing Workplace Mentoring Programs An Evidence-Based Approach

by Allen, Tammy D.; Finkelstein, Lisa M.; Poteet, Mark L.

• ISBN13: 9781405179904
• ISBN10: 1405179902
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-20
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This book presents an evidence-based best practice approach to the design, development, and operation of formal mentoring programs within organizations. The book includes practical tools and resources that organizations can use, such as training exercises, sample employee development plans, and mentoring contracts. Case studies from organizations with successful mentoring programs help illustrate various principles and best practice strategies suggested in the book. A start-to-finish guide that can be used by management, employee development professionals, and formal mentoring program administrators is also included.

Author Biography

Tammy Allen is professor of psychology at the University of South Florida. Her research interests include mentoring, career development, work-family relationships, occupational health psychology, and organizational citizenship behavior. Her research has been published in journals such as The Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, and Journal of Vocational Behavior.

Mark L. Poteet is President of Organizational Research & Solutions, Inc., a management consulting practice based in Tampa, Florida. His practice specializes in human resource selection, performance management, employee training and development, and managerial and executive assessment and coaching.

Lisa M. Finkelstein is an associate professor of psychology at Northern Illinois University. Her research interests include mentoring, age and generational issues in the workplace, obesity bias, and humor in the workplace. Her research has been published in journals such as The Journal of Applied Psychology, The Journal of Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Organizational Research Methods.

Table of Contents

Series Editor's Preface	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Planning and Providing Infrastructure	p. 11
Participant Recruitment and Selection	p. 23
Matching Mentors and Proteges	p. 37
Training	p. 59
Mentoring Structure and Processes	p. 71
Monitoring and Program Evaluation	p. 85
Afterword	p. 105
Formal Mentoring Program Scope and Planning Form	p. 107
Formal Mentoring Program Needs Assessment Possible Interview/Focus Group Questions	p. 113
Mentor Readiness Assessment	p. 115
Protege Screening Form	p. 117
Mentor Profile Form	p. 119
Protege Profile Form	p. 122
Sample Training Outline	p. 125
Sample Training Schedule	p. 126
Sample Training Activity	p. 129
Sample Wrap-up Activity	p. 139
Guidelines for Facilitating a Mentoring Agreement	p. 140
Career Planning Form	p. 145
Mentoring Action Plan	p. 148
Sample Reaction Form	p. 153
Sample Evaluation Plan	p. 155
Notes	p. 161
References	p. 165
Author Index	p. 171
Subject Index	p. 175
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