1. Leadership Development: fostering a healthy transitions

2. Thoughtful learning is the cornerstone of success Capacity building through instructing, coaching, sharing experiences and advising

3. What are the tools for mentoring? Failures & Successes How I did it wrong is as important as how I did it right

4. Leaders need to share their experiences Unforgettable insights aid in establishing a rapport

5. Development of the mentoring relationship matures over time Continuous learning is the synthesis of on-going events, experiences and thoughtful analysis

6. Mentoring is a joint venture Successful mentoring means sharing responsibility for learning

7. On-going communications Regular and progressive communications is important to maintaining an effective relationship

8. Benefits for the mentee A non-threatening learning opportunity Improved self-confidence Develop expertise and knowledge Support and reassurance Networking opportunities Coaching

9. Benefits for the mentor Increased motivation Challenge New insights and perspectives Increased self-esteem & pleasure Positively influence next generation Increase peer recognition Self development & communication

10. Characteristics of a Good Mentor A desire to help Have had positive experiences Good reputation for developing others Time and energy Up-to-date knowledge Learning attitude Demonstrated mentoring skills

11. Characteristics of the mentee Committed to expanding capabilities Open to new ways of learning/ideas Able to accept feedback Willing to apply learning Focused on achieving results Able to communicate with others Personal responsibility & commitment Knows when to ask for help

12. The mentoring process Mentoring is a dynamic fulfilling relationship A mentor is a learning leader who facilitates a learning process Growth is the acquisition of attitudes, capabilities, skills, and behaviors

13. The mentoring process Enhancement occurs through open dialog and free form thinking Synthesize thoughts about the next steps Cultivate career self-reliance to achieve high performance