Business Mentoring Matters

A pilot program is an exceptional way to introduce a mentoring initiative prior to rolling out a full mentoring program.  A pilot mentoring program is designed as a regular program but in a much smaller scale.  Usually, a Mentoring Program Manager forms a task force of 6-8 people. Members of the task force should represent a cross-section of the organization, including potential mentors and mentorees, supervisory personnel and any stakeholders who can bring value to the process. For example, a representative from Human Resources might help tie department goals with the goals of the mentoring program.

Responsibilities of the task force:

• Determines the goals of the program
  
• Chooses the proper mentoring model
  
• Selects criteria for mentors and mentorees
  
• Defines other critical components of the program
  
• Interviews potential candidates
  
• Matches participants
  
• Evaluates results at the end of the pilot program

To learn more about how to implement a pilot mentoring program, or for assistance in designing one, click here.