Making mentoring stick: a case study

Abstract

Purpose

This paper seeks to provide a case study of the mentoring process within Kentz Engineers & Constructors.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper reflects the experiences of those leading the mentoring process within Kentz with insights extracted from a process of action, reflection and live experimentation.

Findings

The paper concludes that mentoring is effective in the early stages of careers, but that care needs to be taken to ensure that organization‐wide mentoring programmes achieve their objectives.

Research limitations/implications

Findings are based on the experiences of one company and further research would be needed in order to generalize from these findings.

Originality/value

The mentoring process analysed is unique to Kentz Engineers & Constructors, drawing on lessons from the broader literature. Published papers from the construction industry are rare in comparison with other market sectors.

Citation

Karallis, T. and Sandelands, E. (2009), "Making mentoring stick: a case study", Education + Training, Vol. 51 No. 3, pp. 203-209. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400910910960731