Mentoring - Is a type of learning where the mentee is helped to talk and think through their important issues. It is a space to reflect, to consider their mentor's experiences, and plan future action. It can be used for staff retention, supporting diversity, succession planning and leadership development. Mentees should not be mentored by their line managers. This is different for performance coaching. Mentoring is more long-term than coaching and can last several years. 

The benefits to you

• More motivated and committed staff
• Greater understanding of the talents in the organisation
• Once it has been developed you can run the scheme with an internal coordinator
• More creative staff (mentees and mentors)
• You can find out what works and why so that you can reproduce it at a later date