Mentoring isn't what it used to be. In today's high-tech, global economy, the days of stiff hierarchy and loyalty to the status quo are long gone. Today's mentors understand that they have as much to gain from building close working relationships and sharing their experience with others as they have to give. Whether you are entering an informal arrangement or a formal training program, learn how to make mentoring more meaningful for everyone.

Product Description: Recently published figures predict that the number of employed individuals between the ages of 55 and 64 will increase by 11 million by 2010; on average, today's 65-year-old can expect to live to 83. This book tackles the issue of the aging workforce head on, taking into account both the organization's/manager's point of view and the older employee's point of view...read more

Product Description: The Mentoring Organization presents the newest ideas in mentoring in a framework that can be used by organizations, large and small, to actively encourage the development of mentoring as a vital part of their internal structure. Whether it is the person who is the mentor, or the person being mentored, there are continuing benefits for each individual and for the organization as a whole...read more

Product Description: This breakthrough analysis of several advanced, exceptionally productive, and motivating organizational cultures is based on interviews with employees―from shop floor workers to CEOs―to discover precisely what makes them so effective...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This book will provide you with the tools to understand the unique role of mentors in today’s workplace, determine the most effective mentoring style for your situation, establish agreements to ensure a successful and rewarding relationship, and avoid behaviors that may interfere with mentee growth and development...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Explains how to pick a mentor and captitalize on the experience, skills, and resources of experienced individuals (view table of contents)

Examines eight companies and how they manage to motivate their employees (view table of contents)

Product Description: Book by Shea, Gordon F.

Product Description: This book introduces managers to the concept of an age-neutral workplace where hiring, training, and promotion opportunities are not influenced by age.

Product Description: This book explains both what it means to be a mentor and examines the methods and styles of mentoring.

Product Description: Offers managers and human resource professionals advice on effectively managing older employees from tips supervisors can use in one-on-one dealings with older workders to guidelines for designing and developing human resource programs...read more

Product Description: Book by Shea, Gordon F.

Product Description: Book by Shea, Gordon F.

Tells how to assess an audience's temperament, handle vocal opposition, resolve conflicts, stimulate apathetic listeners, and deliver a successful speech