The Complete Guide to Mentoring provides a step-by-step guide to designing, implementing and assessing mentoring schemes in any organization, to aid succession planning and talent development. Mentoring can be a powerful tool in the development of talent within any organization. Experienced colleagues can help build the skills, competencies and confidence of staff, who will go on to contribute to and drive the success of an organization. But how do you set up a mentoring scheme? What skills does a mentor need? And how can you be sure it is having a positive impact? The Complete Guide to Mentoring provides a road map for implementing mentoring programmes in any size and type of organization. Providing practical guidance on every aspect of the design, implementation and assessment of a mentoring programme, it includes a wealth of practical advice and resources including checklists and template forms, which can be downloaded from the publisher's website and used as handouts for both the mentor and mentee. This invaluable resource provides a step-by-step guide for anyone who wants to create and run mentoring schemes with confidence and success.