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The Need for a Mentoring Scheme

The desire to find an effective means of harnessing and sharing the collective expertise in a business and to integrate new people as quickly and effectively as possible can be achieved by setting up a Mentoring Scheme.

Initially schemes can include two separate populations, and these will be referred to as:

Scheme 1: Directors and Heads of Department who will best be served by sourcing external mentors, and
Scheme 2: Members of staff who will be mentored by the Heads of Department

Which Type of Mentoring Scheme?

Several varieties of mentor schemes are possible. Some examples might include:

The familiar model where an older, wiser person works with an aspiring young person.
'Buddy' schemes for new entrants.
Mentoring designed to help overcome career blocks for minorities, such as ethnic minorities or the disabled (more common in the public rather than the private sector).
A blend of mentoring and coaching which may, or may not, be integrated into the performance management process and the reward system.

A Phased Approach

Phase 1 - Research & Analysis

Phase 2 - Report & Design

Phase 3 - Pilot for Scheme 2, Matching & Training

Phase 4 - Scheme 1 and Roll-out of Scheme 2

The Benefits of this Approach

While it might appear that introducing a mentoring scheme is complex and fraught with risks, the reality is that:

A well thought through scheme is an extremely powerful developmental tool - both for the organisation and the individuals involved.
Involving the participants at the design stage ensures buy-in and their ownership of the scheme.
The key to success is in the planning and designing of a scheme to meet your specific needs.
Rolling out a successful pilot and monitoring the early stages allows for any unforeseen glitches to be modified.

Leornian will be pleased to work in partnership with you at every stage to achieve success. This means that you will have a tailor-made programme which will be relevant to your business, engaging and productive for all participants. You will be developing existing staff and have an excellent method for attracting high quality employees and getting them on board quickly. You will also have an effective method of harnessing and sharing the collective expertise that already exists in your business.

To find out more please contact us.

Last updated: 29 June 2007