This is a hub of resources around mentoring. Within it you will find a range of links and recommendations that may help you on your journey to become a mentor or being an even better one. If you have any additional resources you think I should share, please let me know.

 

A short selection of books that are worth reading on this topic.

Mentoring pocketbook – Alred et al: A compact but jam packed document to support people in enhancing their mentoring capabilities. Online link

The Mentoring Manual – Julie Starr: A classic book now in its second addition, from one of the UK’s leading coaches and mentors.

Techniques for coaching and mentoring – Clutterbuck et al: A worthy practical addition to any collection that adds a range of resources to expand the practice of a mentor.

Mentoring 101 – John C Maxwell: The well known leadership guru turns his eyes to mentoring. Some great ideas and reflective questions.

Mentoring mindset, skills and tools – Ann Rolfe: An effective guide that can be read by mentor and mentee alike.

A series of PDFs created by a range of organisations that cover what mentoring is along with resources on setting up and running mentoring sessions.

Skills for Successful mentoring: A solid list of competencies for mentoring.

A guide for mentors: A nice simple guide that gives an overview of mentoring.

Mentoring & Coaching: A simple guide that provides a clear overview.

Mentoring Program Toolkit – A set of resources to create a mentoring program.

Associations

EMCC European Mentoring & Coaching Council (now international, rather than just European)

Communities

Professional and Amateur Mentoring Group: This group is to help the ones who are willing to be either mentors or mentees to connect with each other on LinkedIn. Mentoring relationship can be easily built by searching the members in this group.

Mentoring Thought Leaders’ Club: This group is for Learning and Development and HR Professionals responsible for creating successful and sustainable mentoring initiatives within their organisations.

Nonprofit Mentoring Network: This is a place for nonprofit professionals to exchange mentoring with each other. Members can post requests for mentoring or can offer mentoring. Also, members can discuss what it means to mentor.

EMCC Global – European Mentoring & Coaching Council global group (country groups also exist).
Some short videos to gain insights on mentoring:

TEDx Why the power of mentoring can change the word by Shirley Lui:

Tedx The power of mentoring by Lori Hunt:

TEdx How to be a great Mentor by Kenneth Ortiz:

TEDx Three key elements to thriving mentorship by Janet Phan:

TEDx Modern Mentoring: The good, the bad and the better by Karen Russell:

Preparing for your first mentoring meetings by Dr Amy Iversen:

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