GUIDE

Build a Mentoring Program That Actually Works

Everything you need to start strong, stay on track, and create lasting impact through mentoring
guide
What's Inside?

Your mentoring game plan, unpacked

logo (7)

Clarity from the Start

Clear definitions, goals, and formats to guide you from confusion to confidence.

logo (8)

Step-by-Step Framework

From planning to launch, follow a structure that works—no guesswork, no fluff.

logo (9)

Ready-to-Use Tools

Checklists, templates, and real-world examples you can plug right into your program.

logo (10)

Tips, Myths & Insights

Bite-sized wisdom, fun facts, and myth-busting moments to keep it engaging.

landing page 1
DETAILS

Built to guide. Ready to launch.

This isn’t just another overview, it’s your mentoring blueprint. From big-picture thinking to practical next steps, this guide walks you through every stage of starting, running, and growing a mentoring program that actually works.


Need Clarity? Start Here

Who is this guide designed for?

This guide is built specifically for mentoring program admins, whether you’re launching your first program or looking to improve an existing one. It’s made for people who want to design smarter, run smoother, and make mentoring truly impactful in their organizations. If you’re the one connecting the dots between mentors, mentees, and outcomes, this one’s for you.

Do I need prior mentoring experience to use this guide?

Not at all. This guide is beginner-friendly without being basic. It walks you through every key step -planning, designing, launching, and scaling- so you can build a solid program with confidence. Think of it as your mentoring cheat code, minus the jargon.

Can I use this guide for different types of mentoring programs?

Yes! Whether you’re running leadership development, DEI, onboarding, peer learning, or technical mentoring programs, the strategies in this guide are flexible and adaptable. It even includes tips for hybrid models and fast-paced formats like flash mentoring.

Will this guide help me with mentor-mentee matching and engagement?

Absolutely. Matching and engagement are two of the biggest challenges, and this guide tackles both head-on. From choosing the right matching method to training mentors and boosting participation, we’ve packed it with practical tools you can apply right away.

Curious How Mentoring Works in Action?

CASE STUDY

She’s Mentoring Case Study

Discover how She’s Mercedes, a Mercedes-Benz initiative, used Mentorink to design and run a mentoring program focused on empowering women across the organization. This case study highlights how structure, purpose, and technology came together to create meaningful mentoring experiences


GET THE CASE STUDY
landing page 1 (4)

“Such an intuitive and easy-to-use tool. Our employees love it, and it saves us a huge amount of admin time. Best user experience!”

Manager, Learning & Development, Societe Generale Florin Lazarica

“Mentorink provides a fantastic tool which has enabled us to automate our mentoring programs. Fantastic tool.”

Head of Learning Excellence, L'Oréal Kai Wee Cheak

“Mentorink provides us with a one-stop-shop that unlocks a new exciting development experience. A new must-have for HR!“

Global Director, Talent, Magna Jennifer Cassel

Mentorink: The only mentoring software you’ll ever need

GET A DEMO LEARN MORE