Designing workplace mentoring programs : an evidence-based approach / / Tammy D. Allen, Lisa M. Finkelstein, and Mark L. Poteet

• Autore: Allen Tammy D.
• Pubblicazione: Chichester, West Sussex, England ; ; Malden, Massachusetts : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2009; ©2009
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (277 p.)
• Disciplina: 658.3/124; 658.3124
• Soggetto topico: Mentoring in business
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Persona (resp. second.): FinkelsteinLisa M.; PoteetMark L.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; series1; series2; Title page; Copyright; Dedication; Series Editor's Preface; Preface; Features of This Book; Chapter 1: Introduction; Defining Mentoring; Why Do Mentoring?; Goal of This Book; Organization of the Book; Chapter 2: Planning and Providing Infrastructure; Needs Assessment; Organizational Support for the Program; Setting Program Objectives; Integration with Other HR Systems and Processes; Program Administration; Chapter 3: Participant Recruitment and Selection; General Participation Guidelines; Protégé Selection; Mentor Recruitment; Mentor Selection ; Chapter 4: Matching Mentors and ProtégésOverview of Approaches to the Match Process; Input into Matching; Matching Characteristics; Specific Suggestions; Chapter 5: Training; The Case for Training and Supporting Research Evidence; Developing Training Objectives; Potential Training Topics; Training Delivery; Post-Training Support and Evaluation; Chapter 6: Mentoring Structure and Processes; Confidentiality Standards; Stating, Sharing, and Negotiating Expectations for the Relationship; Meeting Frequency and Mode of Contact; Relationship Duration; Guiding Protégé Career Development ; Planned ActivitiesChapter 7: Monitoring and Program Evaluation; Monitoring; Program Evaluation; What to Measure; How to Measure; Whom to Measure; Timing of the Evaluation; Evaluation Design; Afterword; Appendix A: Formal Mentoring Program Scope and Planning Form; Appendix B: Formal Mentoring Program Needs Assessment Possible Interview/Focus Group Questions; Organizational Assessment; Design Assessment; Resource Assessment; Appendix C: Mentor Readiness Assessment; Part I: Ability; Part II: Commitment and Willingness; Appendix D: Protégé Screening Form; Appendix E: Mentor Profile Form ; Appendix F: Protégé Profile FormAppendix G: Sample Training Outline; Appendix H: Sample Training Schedule; Mentor Training; Protégé Training; Appendix I: Sample Training Activity; Activity: Receiving Constructive Feedback; Activity: Resolving Difficult Situations; Resolving Difficult Situations; Objective 1: Develop Robin's industry and organizational knowledge; Objective 2: Broaden Robin's network; Objective 3: Improve Robin's public speaking skills; OVERALL COMMENTS; Resolving Difficult Situations; Appendix J: Sample Wrap-up Activity; Purpose; Instructor Actions ; Appendix K: Guidelines for Facilitating a Mentoring AgreementSample Completed Form; Appendix L: Career Planning Form; Sample Career Planning Form; Appendix M: Mentoring Action Plan; GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING THE MENTORING ACTION PLAN; Mentoring Action Plan; Appendix N: Sample Reaction Form; Mentoring Relationship Reaction Form Protégé Form; Comments; Goal Attainment; Improvement Plans; Appendix O: Sample Evaluation Plan; Global Sales Mentoring Program; Notes; 1 Introduction; 2 Planning and Providing Infrastructure; 3 Participant Recruitment and Selection; 4 Matching Mentors and Protégés ; 5 Training
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 administ
• Titolo autorizzato: Designing workplace mentoring programs
• ISBN: 1-282-13934-7; 9786612139345; 1-4443-5737-9; 1-4443-1032-1; 1-4443-1031-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910146142003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Talent management essentials.