NOS Mentoring Program 2016 Webinar 1

What is a Mentor? A mentor provides information, shares their experience or expresses an opinion. However it is always the mentee that decides, acts and produces outcomes” Anne Rolfe, Synergistic People Development

Purpose of Mentoring Professional Development Updating Fast tracking

Types of Mentoring One-on-one Mentoring Group Mentoring Peer Mentoring Online Mentoring Compound Mentoring

Why have a Mentor

Characteristics of a Good Mentor Approachable and welcoming Shares information and experiences openly Good communication skills Trustworthy Provides accurate and appropriate feedback Technical expertise

Characteristics of a Good Mentor Motivating, encouraging, positive and empowering Allocates appropriate time to mentoring Sensitive to the needs of the official Networks to assist in growth of mentee

Characteristics of a Good Mentor Allow the Mentee to take responsibility for ‘driving’ the relationship. Have reasonable expectations of the person you are mentoring – remember they are still learning! Confidentiality is essential – respect the privacy of your discussions.

Characteristics of a Good Mentor Do not be afraid to take risks and do things differently. Do not expect to be able to solve all the problems of the Mentee you are mentoring – be prepared to refer them to someone else with appropriate expertise. Acknowledge the achievements of the Mentee. Avoid the Mentee becoming dependent on you – don’t ‘mother’ them!

Characteristics of a Good Mentor Respect other people’s views of the world and work with them. Apply a holistic development strategy to the mentee similar to that of a General Practitioner Doctor.

The General Practitioner Holistic development of the scholarship official on and off the field Analyse any symptoms (Listen) Diagnose, Treat or Refer to specialists if required Technical input is only a small part of your job

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