RESEARCH & WHITE PAPERS
At KMP+ House of Mentoring, we provide research-based insights and practical knowledge to support organisations in developing successful mentoring programmes. Our white papers highlight key trends, best practices and proven benefits of corporate mentoring, designed to inspire HR leaders, talent managers and business executives.
Download our latest white papers below and gain evidence-based perspectives to strengthen your organisation’s mentoring initiatives.
NEW: RESEARCH
Implementing Successful Mentoring Programmes: Career Definition vs. Mentoring Approach
This paper explores how mentoring programmes can align individual and organisational goals in today’s evolving career landscape. It highlights the shift from linear careers to self-directed growth and contrasts traditional mentoring with the modern, collaborative “Learning Alliance” approach.
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Generational Mentoring: Unleashing the Power of Generational Diversity
This white paper by Kirsten M. Poulsen and David Ringwood introduces Generational Mentoring—a new approach that fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and engagement across age groups. It challenges common myths about generational differences and shows how multi-generational teams thrive when communication styles are bridged through mentoring.
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Danfoss Global Mentoring Program: Being ready for the new tomorrow
This white paper explores how Danfoss A/S has, since 2016, built a global mentoring programme that strengthens leadership development, visibility, and learning culture. It outlines the programme’s design, implementation, and impact on the company’s leadership pipeline.
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From Talent to Value - the Employee Journey
This white paper shows how mentoring, used strategically, helps organisations attract and retain talent, accelerate leadership development, and strengthen succession pipelines. It also illustrates how mentoring adds value throughout the employee journey.
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Critical Success Factors for Designing Mentoring Programmes
This white paper outlines how to design a successful mentoring programme that meets expectations from management, stakeholders, and participants. It presents key success factors—such as clear purpose, roles, communication, preparation, and support—and highlights the risks of overlooking them.
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Maximising Participation in Student Mentoring Programmes
This white paper shares key findings from a survey of student mentoring programmes in Scandinavia, offering insights to better engage mentors and mentees and providing programme managers with tools and best practices to enhance programme success.
