1. Welcome to the CoE Mentor Workshop
We are glad you are here!

2. CoE Mentoring Program Mentor Workshop
February 21, 2017
Materials adapted from SHRM website, MentorTech, Wiki on Mentoring, A Mentors Companion, The Mentor’s Guide, University of Washington HR website

3. Today’s Objectives
To feel confident & enthusiastic about taking on a formal mentoring role
To reflect on your own experiences
To understand your role & responsibilities in being a good mentor
To have the tools to get the mentoring relationship off to a good start

4. Introduction
In the mentoring process, reflection enables us to slow down, rest, and observe our journey and the process of self-knowledge that is so important along the way. (Huang and Lynch, 1995, p. 57)

5. Icebreaker—more about you
Yellow – Last book read
Red – One achievement, personal or work-related
Green – One thing you love about your job
Orange – Favorite thing you do to keep you motivated
Blue – One stressful thing in your job you wish you could improve
Black – One life goal you’re working on

6. “My experience as a mentor” Susan Gilstrap, COE-Dean’s Office
Learning from others….
“My experience as a mentor” Susan Gilstrap, COE-Dean’s Office

7. What makes a good mentor?
Discussion Question
What makes a good mentor?

8. Definition of a Mentor
M – Model, serve as a role model and point out others E – Encouragement, be a cheerleader and advocate N – Nurture, identify mentee’s unique skills and capabilities to make the most of these talents T – Teacher, provide constructive feedback O – Organization, help mentee avoid political landmines R – Reality, provide insight how the organization works & to develop an action plan to make mentee’s dreams a reality

9. “Using Experience to Ground Your Work”
EXERCISE
“Using Experience to Ground Your Work”

10. Importance of a mentoring program
Benefits to the mentor:
Represents making a difference to the organization, profession and the mentee.
Provides the fulfillment and satisfaction of helping others.
Gives “payback” for the support received from others in the past.
Expands effective communication skills.
Increases experience and skills for career development.
Provides an opportunity to communicate Institute values.
Creates work allies.
Encourages self-reflection on your own career and goals.

11. Importance of a mentoring program
Benefits to the mentee:
Learn from another person’s experience.
Demonstrates the employer recognition of knowledge, skills and abilities of the mentee.
May help career advancement.
Increases confidence by moving out of comfort zone.
Develops creative and independent thinking.
Gives insight into organizational culture.
Results in a greater awareness of organizational politics and culture.
Provides an appreciation and effective use of networking.
Develops proactive approaches to tasks and projects.
Encourages protégé to uncover and develop own abilities.

12. What mentoring is Not Training Cross Training Conversation
Promise of promotion or move to another job
A formula or scientific process
At the outset, establish what each person anticipates, which will ensure a beneficial mentoring relationship with positive end results.

13. “Reflecting on Your Time Line”
Exercise
“Reflecting on Your Time Line”

14. Good mentors do: Set high expectations Teach by example
Offer wise counsel
Show genuine interest in protégé & take time to hear them out
Demonstrate a sense of humor
Inspire & encourage protégé
Have willingness to accept another’s viewpoint
Exhibit patience & kindness
Offer secrets to how the organization really works
Provide learning experiences
Challenging behavior & rerouting thinking into more productive directions

15. Good mentors Don’t:
Act like a dictator—be intolerant of others mistakes
Need to be in control and in limelight
Don’t follow through on commitments
Judge
Break confidences and be disloyal
Communicate poorly
Have a very biased viewpoint
Run the show
Get off track with the mentoring relationship

16. What can we do to start strong?
Discussion Question
What can we do to start strong?

17. Starting strong
Do your homework! Review resources on website before your first meeting.
Use “Self Assessment” form to start off conversation about goals, objectives and strengths.
Establish norms for meetings, communications between meetings, and changes in schedules.
Align expectations on both sides.

18. Tools www.mentor.coe.gatech.edu Program Details & Resources tab
Conversation planning
Goal Setting Guide
Mock interview questions
Resume review & critique
Suggested activities

19. More tools! Ask “High Gain” questions: “Tell me more about…”
“OK, when was another time when….”
“I’d be interested in knowing your reasons for…”
“How’d you get to that conclusion….”
“What led you there?”
“What was the best thing that happened?”
“How did you feel about that?”
“What have you learned?”

20. SMART Goals
S Specific
M Measurable
A Attainable
R Relevant
T Timely

21. Activities and outcomes for pairs
Suggested activities/outcomes:
Completion of a career plan
Set SMART goals for professional development
Identify solutions to work/life balance issues
Update resume and cover letters
Improve interviewing skills/conduct mock interviews
Research and attend training
Network with others (internal and external to campus)
Attend GT activities (conferences, seminars, athletic events, etc.)

22. Closing reminders Resources: Confidentiality is critical
mentor.coe.gatech.edu
Confidentiality is critical
Pairs meet at least twice per month
Turn in Commitment and Confidentiality Agreement Forms
Questions? Contact Lynda House, or

23. Schedule

24. Schedule June 20 Mentor Roundtable 9-11 am (SC, Crescent)
Mentee Roundtable 1-3 pm (SC, Crescent)
July 26 GT Protocol & Business Etiquette pm (SC, Piedmont)
August 22 Book discussion pm (SC, Crescent)
September 27 Closing Celebration 11 am – 1 pm (SC, Peachtree)