BOOKS & RESOURCES
From insight to practice
The resources in this library reflect the principles, models and practical experience that underpin the Mentor+™ Approach. They bring together research findings, lessons learned from mentoring programmes across sectors, practical tools for mentors and mentees, and perspectives on how mentoring continues to evolve in response to changing organisational needs.
Some resources offer strategic guidance for organisations and programme managers. Others provide practical support for mentors and mentees navigating their own mentoring journey. Together, they explore topics such as programme design, mentoring roles, leadership development, diversity mentoring, career development, organisational learning and modern mentoring practices.
Whether you are launching a mentoring programme, strengthening an existing initiative or developing your own mentoring practice, these resources provide evidence, inspiration and practical guidance to help turn mentoring insights into meaningful action and sustainable results.
Selected titles can be purchased directly through this website or from leading bookstores.
Research & White Paper
Research-based knowledge and deeper exploration of key mentoring topics
Our Research & White Papers provide evidence-based insights into mentoring, organisational learning, leadership development and talent strategies. Combining research, practical experience and real-world examples, these publications explore the opportunities, challenges and impact of mentoring in organisations.
Designed for decision-makers, HR professionals and programme managers, they offer valuable perspectives to support strategy development, programme design and informed decision-making
Mentoring Insights
Ideas, perspectives and practical inspiration for Modern Mentoring
Explore insights and reflections on mentoring, leadership development, learning, talent development and organisational growth. The Mentoring Insights collection brings together practical experiences, emerging trends, proven approaches and thought-provoking perspectives to help organisations strengthen mentoring and create lasting impact.
Whether you are a mentor, mentee, programme manager or HR professional, these insights can help you strengthen mentoring conversations, support participant development and stay informed about evolving mentoring practices.
Client Stories
Organisational mentoring in practice
Discover how organisations have used mentoring to support leadership development, diversity initiatives, talent retention, career progression and organisational learning. These stories highlight the objectives, approaches and outcomes achieved across a variety of mentoring programmes and organisational contexts.
Client Stories provide practical inspiration and demonstrate how mentoring can be adapted to different needs, audiences and strategic priorities.
Mentoring Journeys
Personal stories that bring mentoring to life
Behind every successful mentoring relationship is a unique learning journey. The Mentoring Journeys collection shares the experiences, reflections and lessons learned by mentors and mentees from a wide range of backgrounds, professions and career stages.
Through personal stories, interviews and real-life experiences, these articles explore how mentoring can support career development, build confidence, expand perspectives and create meaningful professional relationships. They offer an authentic glimpse into the challenges, breakthroughs and opportunities that often emerge through mentoring. Whether you are considering becoming a mentor, preparing for a mentoring relationship or looking for inspiration from others' experiences, these stories provide valuable insights into the human side of mentoring.
Book Shop
Book, guides and practical resources for mentoring professionals
Explore books authored by Kirsten M. Poulsen and selected mentoring resources designed to support mentors, mentees, facilitators and programme managers. The publications combine practical tools, proven methodologies and real-life experiences to help readers build confidence, strengthen relationships and create meaningful learning through mentoring.
Whether you are launching a mentoring programme or developing your own mentoring practice, the books provide inspiration, guidance and practical support for every stage of the journey.
Bringing Mentoring to Life
Sometimes the most powerful lessons come through stories and conversations. Watch our videos to gain fresh perspectives, learn from experienced practitioners, and explore the impact of mentoring in action.
Challenges in mentoring
Today, many organisations are working with mentoring programmes as an important part of their strategy. In the video you can hear Kirsten M. Poulsen talk about some of the challenges, that organisations experience.
Engaging stakeholders
A challenge that organisation experience in relation to their mentoring programmes is the importance of engaging their stakeholders in the mentoring process. According to Kirsten M. Poulsen, this one of the premises to gain the full return of your mentoring programme.
Mentor's Many Roles
In this video Kirsten M. Poulsen elaborates on the 10 roles a mentor can use in the mentoring process, thereby ensuring the learning process of mentees and mentors.
Mentor's role as networker, door opener and sponsor
Career development is an essential part of any mentor/mentee relationship, and mentor's role as networker, door opener and sponsor becomes relevant. In this video you get an introduction to the 3 roles, the content and value of the roles as well as models to inspire action.
Our recommendations
At KMP+ House of Mentoring, we believe that it is very important to create a common understanding (corporate approach) in the company about one’s mentoring programme. In the video Kirsten M. Poulsen talks about which factors are most important in ensuring a common understanding and a successful mentoring programme.
