Mentoring Programs That Work

by Jenn Labin

Overview

Amazing Benefits, Unique Risks

A stellar mentor can change the trajectory of a career. And an enduring mentoring program can become an organization’s most powerful talent development tool. But fixing a “broken” mentoring program or developing a new program from scratch requires a unique process, not a standard training methodology.

Over the course of her career, seasoned program development specialist Jenn Labin has encountered dozens of mentoring programs unable to stand the test of their organizations’ natural talent cycles. These programs applied a training methodology to a nontraining solution and were ineffective at best and poorly designed at worst.

What’s needed is a solid planning framework developed from hands-on experimentation. And you’ll find it here. Mentoring Programs That Work is framed around Labin’s AXLES model—the first framework devoted to the unique challenges of a sustained learning process. This step-by-step approach will help you navigate the early phases of mentoring program alignment all the way through program launch and measurement.

Whether your goal is to recruit and retain Millennials or deepen organizational commitment, it’s time to embrace mentoring as one of the most powerful tools of talent development. Mentoring Programs That Work will help your organization succeed by building mentoring programs that connect people and inspire learning transfer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781562864583
Publisher:	Association for Talent Development
Publication date:	02/15/2017
Pages:	172
Sales rank:	736,840
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

For 15 years, Jenn Labin has worked with organizations to improve workforce performance through leadership development and summits, formal and informal training, change efforts, and employee engagement programs. Jenn has contributed articles to the Pfeiffer Annuals in Consulting and Training. Credentials include an MA in Instructional Systems Design, and certifications in DISC-PIAV, Kirkpartick Four levels, Leadership Program Development, and Presentation Design. Besides training, Jenn is passionate about scuba diving, the environment, and spending time with family. Jenn lives near Baltimore, MD with her amazing husband, daughter, and two turtles.

Table of Contents

Foreword v

Preface vii

Introduction ix

1 Stories of Experience 1

2 Align to a Purpose 9

3 Design the Experience 25

4 Launch the Program 55

5 Evaluate Effectiveness 69

6 Support Participants 89

7 Final Thoughts 107

Appendix A Alignment Tools 115

Appendix B The Program Charter 119

Appendix C Launch Event Agendas 123

Appendix D The Evaluation Plan 127

Appendix E The Program Welcome Guide 131

Appendix F Individual Development Plan Template 135

Appendix G 9-Box Example 137

References 139

About the Author 141

About the Contributors 143

Index 147