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

2. Agenda Introduction - Mentoring What is it? What is it? Why important? Why important? Benefits Benefits What makes a good mentor? What makes a good mentor? 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 reflect and share experiences (successes and failures) and knowledge Commitment to giving of time and energy to the mentoring relationship Listening Skills Skill in working with and developing others Open to diverse opinions and perspectives; Non- judgmental Honest, Patient, and Trustworthy What Makes a Good Mentor?

9. Program Structure Guidelines – Intranet>For Employees>Mentoring Program Application Process and Due Dates Review application documents Complete softcopy of application Submitt softcopy to email mailbox - DCSS Mentoring Program Applications Training Mandatory attendance Program Details

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

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