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 Content
Preface.
Chapter 1. Introduction.
Chapter 2. Planning and Providing Infrastructure.
Chapter 3. Participant Recruitment and Selection.
Chapter 4. Matching Mentors and Protégés.
Chapter 5. Training.
Chapter 6. Mentoring Structure and Processes.
Chapter 7. Monitoring and Program Evaluation.
Afterword.
References.
Appendices
About the author
Tammy Allen Ph.D. 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.
Lisa M. Finkelstein Ph.D. 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, and
Human Resource Management.
Mark L. Poteet Ph.D. 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.
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