Learning objectives 1.Be able to establish and maintain a productive mentoring relationship 2.Develop skills to identify and connect with mentors and strategic leaders 3.Polish your elevator speech and “the ask”

Mentoring & Networking Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM No industry relationships to disclose 1R01HL R01HL N01-HC P50 HL You are the Expert

What is a mentor? Why do you need a mentor? What are the different kinds of mentors? Why do we need different kinds of mentors? How do you figure out who a good mentor is for you? What specific areas can the person mentor you in? How do approach a potential mentor? How can you be a good mentee? Mentor contract

What is a mentor? DomainsValue

How’s it Going?

What is a mentor? DomainsValue Role ModelInspiration ContentExpertise PersonalWork-life integration StrategyPolitical management CoachingFostering realistic self-appraisal & independence SponsorAdvocate in the system Networker-in-ChiefConnecting to collaborators BoosterCheer-leader

Mentoring Triumphs & Tragedies Break into pairs and describe best & worst experience as a mentor or mentee. What made it work when it worked? What elements were unsuccessful? What did you learn?

Programming for success Primary mentor(s) Approaching potential mentor Who You AreWho They Are

Programming for success Primary mentor(s) Approaching potential mentor Who You AreWho They Are AgendaDue diligence Biosketch or CV Expertise Career Goals Mentoring record Elevator speech Time Objective Role in field /university Theirs & yours

Programming for success Primary mentor(s) MenteeMentor

Programming for success Primary mentor(s) Mentee Articulate expectations Agenda Topic, timelines, deliverables Meetings Frequency Length Scheduling Communication preferences Respect mentor’s time Confidentiality

Programming for success Primary mentor(s) Mentor Articulate expectations Short vs. long term goals Active listening Full attention Understand speaker's intent Understand feelings Accountability Constructive feedback Respect mentee’s time Confidentiality

Programming for success Primary mentor(s) Maintenance

Programming for success Primary mentor(s) Maintenance – Periodic re-evaluation What is/isn’t working Independence Separation – Reciprocity Professional socialization Institutional orientation Enhanced productivity Professional satisfaction

Programming for success Primary mentor(s) How to agree to disagree – how to say no

Is your supervisor your mentor? DownsidesHow to make it work

Is your supervisor your mentor? DownsidesHow make it work Present vs long-term focusSpecific mentoring times Conflict of interestTransparency RE scope Temptation to FixEncourage mentor diversity Disempower Get it wrong Avoid mini-me Mentees goals Missed learningMentor post-supervision Peer jealousyCoaching vs. mentoring

Programming for success Primary mentor(s) Moving on

Programming for success Primary mentor(s) Moving on – Life course – No fault – Graceful – Consult with respected person

Developmental Network Map In groups of two discuss for 6 minutes (3 each): What did you learn? Where are the gaps? Strategy to enhance your network map Report out Ahaas…

Programming for success Mentor Network Opportunities for Networking

Programming for success Mentor Network Opportunities for Networking – National meetings – Local meetings – After presentations – Posters – Airplane to meeting – Anywhere

Programming for success Mentor Network Strategies for Networking

Programming for success Mentor Network Strategies for Networking – Mentor introduces – Make connection based on place/topic – Look up contacts – before event and create connection; Clarify intention/expectations (be limited) – Taxi – Walk them to next meeting/office/car – Business cards (see Educational Media)Educational Media – NIH bio sketch NIH bio sketch – Informational interview; make them feel good

Programming for success Mentor Network Due Diligence – Research Profiles – Publications Web of Science Author Finder Google Scholar – Grants NIH Reporter (shows grants) NIH Reporter

Self- & Peer Mentoring Good Questions to Ask 1.What do you want? 2.How are you responsible for this situation? 3.If you knew you could not fail, what would you do? 4.What are you afraid of? 5.If you knew the answer, what would it be? 6.What is hardest or most challenging about this situation? 7.What positive impacts accrue to you from this action or perspective? 8.What will you say “no” to in order to say “yes”? 9.What do you notice in your body right now? 10.What do you know to be true? 11.How are you getting in your own way? 12.What else? Kathy Kram 2011

Learning Communities Identify one senior leader you admire, who you want to add to your mentoring network. – Strategize contacting, scheduling, etc. – Role play the first 3 minutes – Report back next meeting Update on AFA projects

Mentoring dimensions Formal Informal Episodic Relational Hierarchical... Peer Functional.... Broad-based Career Psychosocial Dyadic Network Vicki Parker, PhD 2012