Build a Mentoring Program
Support employees’ career and personal development with a customized mentoring program.
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Mentoring programs are challenging when:
- Existing programs may be structured in a way where benefits are not mutually beneficial for both parties involved.
- The format of the program may not be designed in a way that allows the organization to reap the rewards of mentoring, and so uses up resources.
- The focus on mentoring may be a formal long-term engagement, which may be limiting.
- A variety of perspectives is not gained as the focus is usually on a few senior-level mentors.
Mentoring has benefits to both employees and the organization including:
- Mentoring role in L&D is misunderstood.
- They are not customized for identified employee segments.
- Mentor selection is limited to specific groups.
- There is a mismatch between mentors and mentees.
Module 1: Assess and Define Mentoring Program Goals
The Purpose
- Determine if a mentoring program is the right learning method.
- Set goals for the program based on organizational need.
- Select the program type and format best suited for the organization.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Understand how the program will complement employee development and meet an organizational need.
- Define the mentoring program characteristics.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 1.1 | Confirm employee and organizational needs. |
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| 1.2 | Define problem statement. |
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| 1.3 | Determine mentoring goals. |
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| 1.4 | Identify and prioritize employee groups. |
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| 1.5 | Design the mentoring program for each employee group. |
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Module 2: Build Mentoring Program
The Purpose
- Create tailored programs for employee groups to meet their needs.
- Specify required resources and establish a sourcing strategy.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Evaluate which format is best suited for each employee group.
- Describe who should participate in the program.
- Determine the methodology for matching mentoring partnerships.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | (1:5 cont’d): Design the mentoring program for each employee group. |
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| 2.2 | Define mentor/mentee criteria. |
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| 2.3 | Identify mentor participant resource requirements. |
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| 2.4 | Identify how mentors and mentees will be sourced, selected, and mentored. |
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Module 3: Prepare to Communicate and Launch
The Purpose
- Create a structured flow of communication.
- Create an implementation plan for the mentoring program.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Develop a mentoring resource center.
- Create communication and action plan.
- Launch the program with a manager training session.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 3.1 | Customize supporting program tools (training deck, mentor/mentee checklists). |
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| 3.2 | Create high-level HR action and communication plan. |
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