TY - BOOK AU - Allen,Tammy D. AU - Finkelstein,Lisa M. AU - Poteet,Mark L. ED - Askews & Holts TI - Designing workplace mentoring programs: an evidence-based approach SN - 9781444310313 (e-book) AV - HF5385 .A55 2009 PY - 2009/// CY - Oxford PB - Wiley-Blackwell KW - Mentoring in business KW - Case studies KW - Business and Management KW - ukslc KW - Occupational & industrial psychology KW - thema KW - Organizational theory & behaviour KW - Personnel & human resources management KW - Electronic books KW - lcsh N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Also available in printed form ISBN 9781405179904; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - This text offers an evidence-based best practice approach to the design, development and operation of formal mentoring programs within organisations. Tools and resources are included, such as training exercises, sample employee development plans and mentoring contracts. Case studies are used to illustrate principles; This book presents an evidence-based best practice approach to the design, development, and operation of formal mentoring programs within organizations. The book includes practical tools and resources that organizations can use, such as training exercises, sample employee development plans, and mentoring contracts. Case studies from organizations with successful mentoring programs help illustrate various principles and best practice strategies suggested in the book. A start-to-finish guide that can be used by management, employee development professionals, and formal mentoring program administrators is also included UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=BradfordC&isbn=9781444310313 ER -