Mentoring is a well used learning and development tool for small businesses as it maximises the resources the business already has.  There are many ways small business might use a mentoring programme to benefit its business: apprenticeships, graduate training, succession planning, leadership development.

David Clutterbuck has identified the four players in a mentees development.

Feel free to request the templates laura@thehiddenedge.co.uk. I am happy to share.

1. Understand the key players in your business mentoring programme

2. Assess the mentee’s current learning state and the mentor’s skills

3. Allocate an appropriate mentor to enable the mentee to flourish

Please do share your experiences with this model in the comments below.  I am building a portfolio of small business case studies and would love to include examples of what has worked well for you.

PS – If you need further help then give me a call on 07962 626604 to arrange a Skype session with me.

PPS – This exercise forms part of a series of workshops on Marvellous Mentoring

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