Designing Workplace Mentoring Programs An Evidence-Based Approach
by Allen, Tammy D.; Finkelstein, Lisa M.; Poteet, Mark L.Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-04-20
Publisher(s): Wiley-Blackwell
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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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