Define the Program’s Goals

Companies typically design mentorship programs to help improve performance. One can achieve this in many ways. One might design a mentorship program that integrates with the company’s onboarding process and focuses on helping new hires acclimate to the workplace. Another option is to develop a mentorship program for leadership development that helps to groom prospective managers for promotions.

Determine where the company would benefit most from mentorship. Identify prospective mentees that the program will target and explore how these individuals will benefit from mentorship. Consider:

• Where the target employees are in their professional journeys
• What developmental needs the program will address
• What can motivate these individuals to participate in the program