Implementing Mentoring Schemes

Covers the design, implementation, evaluation and revitalization of mentoring schemes. This work enables readers to understand mentoring and to create programs. It establishes a tenable case for mentoring that assists readers in promoting programs within their organization. It also includes real-life case studies from British American Tobacco. Over the past few years the application of mentoring in business has risen steeply and more organizations than ever are seeking to utilize its power. 'Implementing Mentoring Schemes' constitutes the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the design, implementation, evaluation and revitalization of mentoring schemes. Although it can be used as a practical "how-to" guide on implementing mentoring schemes, it is ultimately a book that promotes best practice, combining academic research and case studies with many years of practical experience to produce expert advice. It enables readers to fully understand mentoring and to create state-of-the-art programs. In addition, it establishes a tenable case for mentoring that will greatly assist readers in promoting programs within their organization.