The context of the present study is the early careers of lawyers. I examine if and how receiving “more” mentoring – in …

. Mentoring, planned induction programmes, the nature of a person’s past work experience and the individual’s social status … which, like large charities, need senior management mentoring and induction programmes to assist recently promoted … expectations; and “shadowing” and training activities for newly appointed senior managers with function-specific backgrounds …

investigated using repertory grid interviews with men and women managers, group discussions, and documentary evidence. In each case … which these could be negotiated by women. Respondents outlined what is valued in managers in terms of characteristics and …