Mentoring.ppt

1、Mentoring,What is a Mentor,A person looked upon for wise advice and guidance,Types of Mentoring,Self One-on-One Formal programs Informal/networking Situational Group Mentoring circles,Why Do You Have a Mentor?,To learn about how your company works Culture, how do things get done To develop your func

2、tional knowledge Technical advice Learn about other functions (Marketing, Sales, etc) To get advice Based on Mentors experience For growth and development,“Mentoring is key to developing top talent” (Wall Street Journal) “Mentoring early in an individuals career significantly enhances the ability to

3、 advance compared to non-mentored peers” (Organisation Studies, 1993) “Significant improvement in the performance of individuals and in both skills and knowledge for participants and mentors” (PPG Executive Development Study) “Organizations with formal mentoring have significantly higher employee pe

4、rformance, morale and commitment” (Personnel Psychology, 1992) “Mentoring increases organization commitment” (Fortune),How Do You Find a Mentor?,Join a formal program Ask your supervisor Network Dont be afraid to ask!,BE STRATEGICthink of your goals in this relationship.Who has the experience, knowl

5、edge and empathy to be able to help,What Do You Do Once You Find a Mentor?,Protege has the obligation to: Set up the meeting and meeting schedules Define the goals of the relationship and share with the mentor Get to know your mentor Can you work with them? Can you trust them?,What Makes a Good Ment

6、or,Helps mentee pursue his or her own goals, not the mentors goals Makes time for the mentee Good listener Treats mentee with respect Prepared to give constructive criticism Shows faith in the mentee Not judgmental,What Makes a Good Mentor (continued),Has the ability to get things done Reliable Posi

7、tive attitude Patient Empathetic Experienced and knowledgeable,What Makes a Good Protege,TAKES THE INITIATIVE Listens carefully and accepts feedback and coaching Accepts new challenges Asks questions and challenges assumptions Provides feedback on advice Informs mentor of accomplishments and failure

8、s Returns favors Becomes a mentor,Role of the Supervisor,Mentor does not replace the Supervisors obligation as a coach or developer Mentor is another resource for development Three way communication Supervisor can share development needs with Mentor/Protg Supervisor may help find a Mentor,How Do You

9、 Know When to Reevaluate?,When the current objectives are met If the mentees goals for herself change When the relationship is “outgrown” It does NOT indicate failure to end a mentoring relationship,What are Indicators of a Good Mentoring Relationship?,Goals are met and new goals made The relationship is “outgrown” A formal mentoring relationship feels like an informal one Get to know your mentor or mentee on a personal level at the beginning Establish trust Do something socially that is not related to mentoring,Proposed Southwest Michigan Section SWE Mentoring Program,One-on-one Bega