Designing Workplace Mentoring Programs: An Evidence-Based Approach

Copyright © 2009 Tammy D. Allen, Lisa M. Finkelstein, and Mark L. Poteet

Designing Workplace Mentoring Programs: An Evidence-Based Approach

Author(s): Tammy D. Allen, Lisa M. Finkelstein, Mark L. Poteet

Published Online: 23 APR 2009

Print ISBN: 9781405179898

Online ISBN: 9781444310320

DOI: 10.1002/9781444310320

Series Editor(s): Steven G. Rogelberg

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This book presents an evidence-based best practice approach to the design, development, and operation of formal mentoring programs within organizations. It 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 illustrate various principles (e.g., how the mentoring program is aligned with other organizational systems) and suggest best practice contemporary strategies.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xiv)

    2. Chapter 1

      Introduction (pages 1–9)

    3. Chapter 2

      Planning and Providing Infrastructure (pages 11–22)

    4. Chapter 3

      Participant Recruitment and Selection (pages 23–35)

    5. Chapter 4

      Matching Mentors and Protégés (pages 37–58)

    6. Chapter 5

      Training (pages 59–69)

    7. Chapter 6

      Mentoring Structure and Processes (pages 71–83)

    8. Chapter 7

      Monitoring and Program Evaluation (pages 85–103)

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      Afterword (pages 105–106)

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      Appendix A: Formal Mentoring Program (pages 107–112)

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      Appendix B: Formal Mentoring Program Needs Assessment (pages 113–114)

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      Appendix C: Mentor Readiness Assessment (pages 115–116)

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      Appendix D: Protégé Screening Form (pages 117–118)

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      Appendix E: Mentor Profile Form (pages 119–121)

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      Appendix F: Protégé Profile Form (pages 122–124)

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      Appendix G: Sample Training Outline (page 125)

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      Appendix H: Sample Training Schedule (pages 126–128)

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      Appendix I: Sample Training Activity (pages 129–138)

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      Appendix J: Sample Wrap-up Activity (page 139)

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      Appendix K: Guidelines for Facilitating a Mentoring Agreement (pages 140–144)

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      Appendix K: Guidelines for Facilitating a Mentoring Agreement (pages 145–147)

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      Appendix M: Mentoring Action Plan (pages 148–152)

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      Appendix N: Sample Reaction Form (pages 153–154)

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      Appendix O: Sample Evaluation Plan (pages 155–159)

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      Notes (pages 161–164)

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      References (pages 165–170)

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      Author Index (pages 171–173)

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      Subject Index (pages 175–182)

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