The first book to explore in depth the benefits and methods of reciprocal mentoring. Draws on reciprocal mentoring case studies that span a range of contexts and cultures in order to explain the challenges stakeholders (individuals, groups and organisations) face when working in this space. The method fosters inclusion, diversity, and equity by challenging existing power structures within the mentoring relationship.

The first book to explore in depth the benefits and methods of reciprocal mentoring. Draws on reciprocal mentoring case studies that span a range of contexts and cultures in order to explain the challenges stakeholders (individuals, groups and organisations) face when working in this space. The method fosters inclusion, diversity, and equity by challenging existing power structures within the mentoring relationship.

Mentoring continues to be one of the fastest growing techniques in human resource management. It's viewed as being an essential building block of modern management development. But what is mentoring and why is it so popular? Mentoring in Action answers these questions plus many more. Now in its second edition, this popular book continues to examine a variety of mentoring schemes through a multitude of new, insightful case studies, illustrating both the successes and failures. Re-structured to provide a thorough overview of mentoring, the subject is broken down into small, accessible sections including: Making a mentoring culture; Principles of scheme design; The shape of a mentoring relationship; Frameworks for a mentoring episode;Techniques in mentoring; Mentoring moments. Hugely practical, it demonstrates the flexibility of mentoring and its application in numerous areas, including business, the public sector, education and the community, and explains how mentoring can benefit the effectiveness of: the learning organisation; empowerment initiatives; management competencies; personal development plans; performance management; and career management. An innovative approach to a fascinating subject.

Written by two leading scholars in the field, this book is an essential guide to the theory and practice of coaching and mentoring. The 4th Edition features: * New content on the definitional issues and the hybridization of coaching and mentoring * Revised analysis on the research terrain of coaching and mentoring * Careful consideration of the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on coaching and mentoring * New and updated case studies and examples from a wide range of countries, including the USA, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Russia, Australia, South America, the Czech Republic and Sri Lanka * Updated activities, reflective questions and annotated further reading at the end of each chapter This book also comes with an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides for lecturers to use in their teaching. Suitable reading for students on coaching and mentoring modules. Bob Garvey is Managing Partner of the Lio Partnership, a coaching and mentoring consultancy. Paul Stokes is a Principal Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University and leads its MSc Coaching and Mentoring programme.

Written by two leading scholars in the field, this book is an essential guide to the theory and practice of coaching and mentoring. The 4th Edition features: * New content on the definitional issues and the hybridization of coaching and mentoring * Revised analysis on the research terrain of coaching and mentoring * Careful consideration of the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on coaching and mentoring * New and updated case studies and examples from a wide range of countries, including the USA, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Russia, Australia, South America, the Czech Republic and Sri Lanka * Updated activities, reflective questions and annotated further reading at the end of each chapter This book also comes with an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides for lecturers to use in their teaching. Suitable reading for students on coaching and mentoring modules. Bob Garvey is Managing Partner of the Lio Partnership, a coaching and mentoring consultancy. Paul Stokes is a Principal Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University and leads its MSc Coaching and Mentoring programme.

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