Are you new to the role as senior manager? As a Chief Executive do you find it difficult to manage your time between leadership to your staff team and ensuring good governance within your organisation? Is your Chairperson able to provide the level and type of support you require? Do you have someone who you can trust as a "sounding board"?

Spare a thought for those at the top; it can get very lonely up there! Senior managers and team leaders often feel isolated and cut off; external mentoring is becoming an increasingly common practice, and gives managers and team leaders the opportunity to develop their skills in a safe and structured environment. Our mentors have solid, proven experience across a wide range of sectors, and can provide guidance and development opportunities for you and your key staff, within the context of your management development programme.

External mentoring is proving particularly useful to organisations in meeting the challenges of developing and retaining the right staff. It also helps individuals to develop the right skills and attributes to advance their career.