WHAT IS A MENTOR?

What is a Mentor? Steadfast Enduring A wise teacher A guide A friend

IS MENTORING LIKE COACHING?

Differences Between Coaching & Mentoring CoachingMentoring Goals To correctTo support and guide Initiative The coachThe mentee Focus Immediate situation Long-term Roles Heavy on telling Heavy on listening

MENTORING IN ACTION: A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Comparing to Mentoring Models Sponsorship 1.The mentor is more influential and hierarchically senior 2.The mentor gives, the protégé receives, the organization benefits Developmental 1.The mentor is more experienced in issues relevant to mentee’s learning needs 2.A process of mutual growth

Comparing to Mentoring Models Sponsorship 3.The mentor actively champions and promotes the cause of the protégé 4.The mentor gives the protégé the benefit of their wisdom Developmental 3.The mentor helps the mentee to things for themselves 4.The mentor helps the mentee develop their own wisdom

Comparing to Mentoring Models Sponsorship 5.The mentor steers the protégé through the acquisition of experience and resources 6.The primary objective is career success Developmental 5.The mentor helps the mentee towards personal insights from which they can steer their own development 6.The primary objective is personal development

Comparing to Mentoring Models Sponsorship 7.Good advice is central to the success of the relationship 8.Social exchange emphasizes loyalty Developmental 7.Good questions are central to the success of the relationship 8.The social exchange emphasis learning

Sponsorship or Developmental? Advisor to an Associate Advisor Advisor to President President to Vice President Officer to Crew Member Charter Org. Rep to Committee Chair District Executive to District Volunteer Unit Commissioner to Advisor

The Shape of a Mentoring Relationship Changes with circumstances, purpose, and personalities involved Evolves over time May adjust between sponsorship and developmental models

Maintaining Relationship Quality Goal clarity The ability to create and manage rapport Understanding of the role and its boundaries Voluntarism Basic competencies on the part of the mentor and mentee Proactive behaviors by mentee and developmental behaviors by the mentor Measurement and review

Evolution of The Relationship 13452

The Learning Conversation Reaffirmation Identifying the issue Building mutual understanding Exploring alternative solutions Final check

WHY SHOULD YOU GO THROUGH ALL THIS TROUBLE?

Benefits of Mentoring For the mentee –Improved knowledge and skills –Greater confidence and well-being For the mentor –Greater satisfaction –New knowledge and skills –Leadership development For Scouting –Improved morale, motivation, and relationships

A Mentor is… Steadfast Enduring A wise teacher A guide A friend

Summit Award: Mentor Training Expected in near future 2 hour long course Will be posted on: uth.aspx