corporate mentoring program managers and their role in successful programs

Mentoring Program Manager

The Mentoring Program Manager is a critical player in a world-class professional mentoring program.  An effective mentoring program manager can often make the difference between a failed mentoring relationship and a successful one.  The MPM serves in a variety of roles and demonstrates several key behaviors to be effective.  Among these are:

TASKS 

Creates the mentoring program
Implements the mentoring program 
Trains participants
Plans meetings/resources
Maintains Ongoing Pulse 
Provides Tools
Evaluates Mentoring Program
Provides Reports to senior mgt.
Expands program as needed

BEHAVIORS

Manages
Builds alliances
Facilitates
Communicates
Supports
Resolves Challenges
Protects
Motivates
Maintains confidentiality

If you're looking at establishing a mentoring initiative, it is important for you to have the support of your immediate manager in understanding your roles and responsibilities in managing a world-class professional mentoring program.

If you are an existing MPM, we offer various tools and solutions to enhance your effectiveness and the success of your corporate mentoring program.  Specifically, we offer the following:

  • Accreditation of your existing corporate mentoring program as meeting the standards of a world-class professional mentoring program
  • MMentPro - Our online mentoring management system
  • MMentE-Learning - Our online mentoring training program
  • Consulting services - Assisting you in design, implementation, matching, training and ongoing support of your mentoring program and participants
  • Workbooks that provide participants with valuable information and resources to effectively create and maintain successful relationships

To learn more about our Mentoring and Mentoring Program Management Solutions call us at 617-789-4622  (just outside of Boston) or e-mail us today.