Stepping StonesStepping Stones Programme Stepping Stones Stepping Stones Programme A Career Development Programme for Grade 2/3 Staff Mentoring Raza Rashid

Stepping Stones What is Mentoring? For our mentoring Scheme the following definition is the most appropriate: “Off-line help by one person to another in making significant transitions in knowledge, work or thinking” (Megginson and Clutterbuck 1995) The definition can be broken down as follows: Off-line - this is appropriate because the Mentor is not in a position of authority over the Mentee. (An on-line relationship would be, for example, between an individual and their manager). The beauty of the off-line mentoring relationship is that there is no conflict of role and both parties can be open.

Stepping Stones The characteristics of mentoring A supportive form of development Focuses on helping you as an individual manage your career and improve skills Personal issues can be discussed more productively Mentoring activities have both organisational and individual goals

Stepping Stones A mentoring relationship can help develop one or more of the following: A sense of belonging / induction Clarity of job role and / or professional goals Understanding of the culture / politics Knowledge and application of academic processes Technical and professional skills, knowledge and understanding Leadership, management or self-management skills Professional behaviours and attitudes (e.g. confidence, self-reliance, questioning assumptions, time management) Plans for career development / aspirations Awareness of personal potential

Stepping Stones What can a mentor offer?

Stepping Stones Benefits of mentoring To you : Develop professional relationships Exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences Identification of skills gaps to develop Foundation of a lasting professional network Access to a support system through an important part of your career development Increased visibility and recognition within the organisation Enhanced self-awareness, autonomy and self-confidence

Stepping Stones Do you want to be mentored ? Think about what you want to achieve from the mentoring relationship ? Speak to me

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