As a mentor you must be many things: role model, expert, advocate, cheerleader, enforcer and friend. Plus you must make a positive, lasting difference to the knowledge, skills and prospects of your mentee. So, being a mentor is a big responsibility. But with The Mentoring Manual, getting it right is easy. Based on methods developed - and proven in business, this highly practical book will show you how mentoring works, take you step-by-step through everything you need to know and do, and show you how both parties can get the best from the relationship. Understand what mentoring really is and how to do it well Feel fully confident in your ability to be a great mentor Develop key skills like listening, collaboration and coaching Help your mentee feel more knowledgeable, confident and valued Pass on your skills, experience and expertise to colleagues and contacts Get the most from mentoring: help your mentee, develop your skills and make a positive difference A breath of fresh air compared with many books on coaching and mentoring. The process of mentoring and the potential pitfalls are presented in a clear and challenging way.David Megginson, Emeritus Professor of HRD, Sheffield Hallam University A clear, pragmatic and accessible guide for mentors. Professor David Clutterbuck, author, speaker, and co-founder of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council