Mentoring in action: a guide to success / edited by Julie Haddock-Millar. Routledge, 2026. First excerpt in Chapter 9 p. 205-211
This case study begins with an introduction to the Tonkin + Taylor Group, outlining the organisation’s purpose, structure, and values. It describes the Graduate Facilitated Group Mentoring Programme, explaining its establishment and how it supports early careers within the Tonkin + Taylor Group. The design of the mentoring programme details the key stages of implementation, including the recruitment and matching of participants, ongoing training and development support, and the evaluation approach. Additionally, it discusses how the programme is resourced and backed at the organisational level. Lastly, the case study identifies lessons learned so far, reflecting on potential improvements and highlighting best practices for new mentoring programmes.
