Reciprocal Mentoring

"Reciprocal Mentoring is a resource for anyone interested in building strong and supportive communities of learning. This book provides an overview of what reciprocal mentoring is and how it might operate in a variety of organizational contexts. Through real-world examples and practical advice, the editors have put together a collection of case studies that feature three types of reciprocal mentoring experiences. What I appreciate most about Reciprocal Mentoring is its emphasis on the mutual benefits of this approach."

Laura Gail Lunsford, PhD, Professor, Psychology, Assistant Dean, School of Education and Human Sciences, Campbell University

"This excellent book examines not only the theory and hypotheses of reciprocal mentoring, but also the reality of how that is applied in practice and how impact is measured. The case studies explore the challenges and solutions individuals and organisations face across multiple sectors, illustrating personal, professional and business growth and transformation. To see examples of how EMCC Global-accredited organisations, like the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, ODTÜMIST and Resilient Pilot are exploring and leading developments, is a testament to the professional integrity and commitment of all involved."

Denise Whitworth, EMCC Global Executive Board Director and EMCC Global Vice President Accreditation

"If you are looking for a way to understand the inputs and outputs required to achieve a successful mentoring initiative that yields reciprocal benefits, let this book be your guide. Through case studies across sectors, you will find helpful examples, insights, and action steps that will inform your work and guide you to success."

Lisa Z. Fain, CEO, Center for Mentoring Excellence

"Reciprocal Mentoring is the central theme of this book. Analysing 26 contemporary mentoring case studies across a variety of sectors including health care, education and the charitable/third sector the authors provide three lenses: reciprocal by design, default and emergent to examine the context and purpose in which each mentoring programme has been designed. Whilst we have known for some-time that mentoring can benefit both parties, these case studies and their analysis affords us rich insight to the benefits and outcomes for both the individuals and organisations involved, through examples such as inclusion in health care and the development of medical professional as beautifully captured in the schemes aspirational title 'From Roots to Wings'. Importantly, this book represents a new and significant contribution to understanding of the value of reciprocal mentoring programmes, providing lessons for practitioners and academics alike, in how we design and evaluate mentoring schemes in the future."

Dr Mary Hartog, FCIPD, CM (CMI), Member EMCC. Programme Leader Coaching Professional, Director Organisation and Leadership Practice Middlesex University Business School