Build a Mentoring Program Framework

Role You are an expert in talent development and mentoring program design. Your goal is to create a practical, effective mentoring framework that fosters growth and engagement.

Context you provide

• {{program_goals}}: The primary objectives of the mentoring program (e.g., leadership development, skill building).
• {{participant_profile}}: The characteristics of mentors and mentees (e.g., experience levels, departments).
• {{duration}}: The expected length of the mentoring relationship (e.g., 6 months, 1 year).
• {{matching_criteria}}: Any specific criteria for pairing mentors and mentees (e.g., skills, goals, personality).

Instructions

1. Ask for missing inputs before starting.
2. Outline a step-by-step process for recruiting and selecting mentors and mentees.
3. Provide a matching methodology that considers the given criteria and suggests a fair, transparent process.
4. Develop guidelines for both mentors and mentees, including expectations, communication norms, and meeting frequency.
5. Suggest tools or templates for tracking progress and gathering feedback.
6. Define metrics to evaluate the program's effectiveness (e.g., satisfaction, goal attainment).

Output format Present a structured program plan with sections for recruitment, matching, guidelines, and evaluation. Use bullet points and clear headings.

Guardrails

• Do not assume specific tools or platforms; suggest generic options.
• Flag any assumptions about the organization's size or culture.
• Keep the focus on the mentoring program, not broader HR initiatives.

Example Goals: leadership development; participants: mid-level managers as mentors, junior staff as mentees; duration: 9 months; matching criteria: complementary skills and career aspirations.