1. Mentoring What’s it all About? For Protégés

2. Agenda Introduction - Mentoring What is it? What is it? Why important? Why important? Benefits Benefits What makes a good protégé? What makes a good protégé? Program Details Training

3. Mentoring – What is it? The origin can be traced back to Ancient Greece. A mentor is an individual who assists and guides another individual’s development. It’s one of the oldest forms of influence and ways to share knowledge. The mentor’s role is to have a significant and positive impact on another’s life.

4. Mentoring – Why is it Important ? Builds a healthy workforce Promotes growth and development Enriches all participants Builds relationships Encourages the sharing of knowledge and skills

5. Satisfaction of having a significant impact on another individual Enhances mentor’s skills in coaching and leadership Exposure to diverse thoughts, styles, personalities, and cultures Development of relationships with new people Mentor Benefits

6. Access to skilled and knowledgeable individuals ready and willing to assist Building of network Exposure to diverse thoughts, styles, personalities, and cultures Increased knowledge and building of skills Framework to assist in reaching goals Protégé Benefits

7. Supports the staff development needs within the organization Elevates the skills and abilities of the workforce Creates an organization that is more flexible and able to adapt to change Integral part of an organizational succession plan Organizational Benefits

8. Willingness to self-reflect and ask for help Committed to expanding their capabilities and focused on achieving results Open and receptive to learning and trying new ideas Able to accept feedback—even constructive criticism—and act upon it Willing to experiment and apply what they learn What Makes a Good Protégé?

9. Able to communicate and work cooperatively with others Be personally responsible and accountable Ready, willing, and able to meet on a regular basis Proactive and goal-oriented Good listening Skills Open to diverse opinions and perspectives; Non- judgmental

10. Program Structure Guidelines – Intranet Employees Mentoring Program Application Process and Due Dates Review application documents Complete softcopy of application Submit softcopy to email mailbox - DCSS Mentoring Program Applications Program Details

11. The Value of Mentoring Power of Expectations Communication First Meeting Motivation Facilitating Mentor Training

12. Questions ?

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