joys of mentoring
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Presented at the TCC 2010 Worldwide Online Conference by Danette Lance and Cynthia Calongne with the Institute for Advanced Studies, Colorado Technical University.TRANSCRIPT
The Joys of Mentoring
Dr. Danette Lance, Winston-Salem, NC, USADr. Cynthia Calongne, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Institute for Advanced Studies, Colorado Technical University
TCC 15th Worldwide Online Conference April 20, 2010
Mentoring exists when…
• You share knowledge without expectation of payment
• Help another reach a desired goal
• Personal and professional coaching
• A developmental partnership
• Trusting and structured relationship to share experiences, knowledge and support
Just to name a few…
How do you mentor others?
The Four Personal Mentoring Styles
• Tell
• Sell
• Collaborate
• Delegate
Sweeny, B. (2003). The Four Styles Mentoring Process. URL: http://www.mentoring-association.org/MembersOnly/Process/4StyleMprocess.html. Retrieved on: 4-18-10.
Tell
In this style, for the doctoral learner we:
1.Impart knowledge
2.Help narrow down topics
3.Dissertation protocols
4.More directive in nature
Sell
In this style, for the doctoral learner we:
1.Make the learner accept more ownership of the process and their topic/paper.
2.Help the student construct the pieces of the puzzle by gently (or not so gently) nudging them in the right direction.
Collaborate
At this point, things are starting to come together. We, as mentors…
1.Need to watch for roadblocks, either imaginary, life circumstances, procedural, academic.
2.Both the mentor and learner are now responsible for tasks to complete the dissertation process.
Delegate
In this style, we are:1.Cheerleaders - encouraging students not to
give up and quit, but to rise to the occasion.2.Students have to finish writing the final project
(usually chapters 4 and 5).3.The “proud parent.” The dissertation is done,
& the defense complete. On to publication and helping the student transition from doctoral candidate to Doctor.
Suggestions
• Open communication with mentees.
• No one size fits all or even most!
• If the relationship is not working, try to resolve the issues. If you cannot, terminate the relationship.
• As the mentor, know when to say when.
• Don’t over extend yourself as a mentor.
Mentoring Components• Leverages
– Identity
– Interaction
– Information
– Empathy
– Self-Discovery
– Monitoring
– Observation
– Feedback
– Support
Identity
Interaction
Information
Sharing Information
Empathy
Self-Discovery
Monitoring
Observation
Feedback
Encouragement & Feedback
Support
Meeting Minds
Appreciation & Respect
New Experiences
Shared & Individual Influence
Student Commitment
The Joys of Mentoring
Questions?
Danette Lance, Colorado Technical UniversityCynthia Calongne, Colorado Technical University
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