A Handbook for Managing Mentoring Programs

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'A valuable and evidence-based addition to the resources for mentoring programme managers - full of examples and practical guidance. Laura Lunsford captures both the complexity and the simplicity of making mentoring work in a wide variety of contexts. A welcome addition to my bookshelf and recommended reading lists.' David Clutterbuck, David Clutterbuck Partnership 'Incorporating best practices, empirical research, and reflective exercises, Lunsford's Handbook will be an asset to any current or aspiring program manager looking to develop, execute, and evaluate a successful mentoring program, no matter the field. The easy-to-digest conversational style, hands-on exercises, and practical advice will make the reader feel like she has Lunsford as her own personal program consultant.' Allison McWilliams, Wake Forest University, USA 'At last, the definitive guide for mentoring program managers! This comprehensive resource pulls together everything leaders will need to create, sustain, and promote evidence-based, high-impact mentoring programs. Lunsford is a meticulous scholar and a superb writer; the delightful result is an exceptionally reader-friendly guide. Jam-packed with case-studies, tools, and outcome measures, this is truly the nuts and bolts manual the mentoring field has been waiting for. This handbook is immediately the new standard on how to develop and run a winning mentoring program.' W. Brad Johnson, United States Naval Academy and Johns Hopkins University, USA