Managers As Mentors Building Partnerships for Learning [Paperback]

This latest edition of the classicManagers as Mentorsis a rapid-fire read that guides leaders in helping associates grow in today’s tumultuous organizations. Thoroughly revised throughout with twelve new chapters, this edition places increased emphasis on the mentor acting as a learning catalyst with the protégé rather than simply handing down knowledge.

As with previous editions, a fictional case study of a mentor-protégé relationship runs through the book. But now this is augmented with interviews with six top US CEOs. New chapters cover topics such as the role of mentoring in spurring innovation and mentoring a diverse and dispersed workforce accustomed to interacting digitally. Also new to this edition is the Mentor’s Toolkit, six resources to help in developing the mentor-protégé relationship. This hands-on guide teaches leaders to be the kind of confident coaches integral to learning organizations.Beginning Our Journey

Part I: Mentoring Is . . .
Chapter 1: Panning for Insight: The Art of Mentoring
Chapter 2: Mentoring in Action: The Act of Mentoring Up Close
Chapter 3: Assessing Your Mentoring Talents: A Self-Check Scale
Chapter 4: Case Study: Every Knock’s a Boost: An Interview with Mark Tercek, CEO of The Nature Conservancy

Part II: Surrendering––Leveling the Learning Field
Chapter 5: Kindling Kinship: The Power of Rapport
Chapter 6: The Elements of Trust Making: “This Could Be the Start of Something Big!”
Chapter 7: The Person in the Mirror: Mentor Humility Creates Protégé Confidence
Chapter 8: Inside the Mind of the Protégé: When Fear and Learning Collide
Chapter 9: Case Study: Fail Faster: An Interview with Liz Smith, CEO of Bloomin’ Brands

Part III: Accepting––Creating a Safe Haven for Risk Taking
Chapter 10: Invitations to Risk: Acceptance as a Nurtl“,