Publisher's Synopsis
A good mentoring scheme can have a transformational effect on both the people it is designed to help (the mentees) and those providing the help (the mentors). But, as with other work-based development processes, it needs commitment, reflection, planning and resources to make the scheme work. - - The Mentoring Manual reflects many of the prerequisites for a successful mentoring scheme and qualities of an effective mentor: - - ò Exceptional breadth of experience - wide-ranging examples from businesses, the voluntary sector, higher and secondary education; - ò Access to new ideas and best practice - alongside the ideas and examples, there are forms, questions, exercises and other photocopiable materials for the trainer or facilitator; - ò A belief in enabling people to develop their own solutions - this isnÆt a blueprint for you to pick up and follow, rather a series of signposts that you can follow or ignore in developing your own scheme; - ò A recognition of the value of a holistic approach - thereÆs help here on understanding mentoring, planning and designing a scheme, selling the concept to others, launching and sustaining the scheme, developing mentors and mentees, as well as reviewing the success of what you are doing; - ò A language that people can understand - the style and the structure of the book make it very easy to find your way around. This is a book for someone who really wants to know how to make a success of their mentoring scheme ... starting today. - - Mike Whittaker and Ann Cartwright provide you with the enthusiasm, the theory and practical materials for starting a new scheme or revitalizing an existing one. They will also help you to win over the decision makers, recruit mentors and mentees and develop champions for the mentoring cause. - - You need to provide the commitment to the mentoring process along with an openness to new ideas. The Mentoring Manual will provide a catalyst for practically everything else.
