Description
The CGIAR's greatest diversity is among its young scientists, and mentoring is shown to be one of the most effective ways for integrating minority and mainstream groups. Mentoring also is a time-honored practice among scientists for linking the wisdom of the more experienced to those with new ideas. G&D provides benchmarking of good practice (do's and don'ts), orientation materials for mentors and mentees, assistance with scoping each center's mentoring needs and resources, and training for the mentoring program coordinators.
Estimated cost
US$5-7,000
Related outcomes/benefits
- Centers establish a mentoring culture that genuinely values diversity.
Every young scientist has a development plan covering the duration of her/his appointment. - Mentees increase their performance and visibility, benefiting from the views and experience of insiders on success factors.
- Mentors see their organization through the eyes of a newcomer with a different perspective and a more recent education.
- Women and minorities gain access to role models, perhaps leading to advancement in the system.
- Centers increase staff effectiveness by developing a better skilled and motivated diverse staff.
- Retention of young women may improve.
G&D Resources
1) G&D's Mentoring News (a quarterly electronic newsletter sent to all mentors and
mentees in the Future Harvest Centers)
2) G&D's orientation materials for mentors and mentees (G&D Working Papers,
Nos 42-45)
• Mentor Guidelines, G&D WP No 45 
(488 KB)
• Mentee Guidelines, G&D WP No 44 (475 KB)
• Mentoring Orientation Workshop Guidelines, G&D WP No 43 (573 KB)
• Mentoring Program Coordinator Guidelines, G&D WP No 42 (631 KB)
3) G&D's Cybrary of Best Links on Mentoring
PDF Briefs on G&D's Mentoring Program
• One-Page Version (69 KB),
• Six-Page Updated Version (548 KB)
