Many organisations in the early twenty-first century aim to create a climate of development where helping others to learn is natural, expected and - hopefully - quite unremarkable. In his book, "Learning Alliances", David Clutterbuck provides a clear, integrated framework to help the HR executive get the most out of one to one development. He looks in detail at coaching, mentoring, counselling, tutoring and buddying, and how these and other development practices can benefit a business. The book also provides advice for HR executives looking to buy-in support and help in these areas.