Mentoring from A to ZMentoring from A to Z

(For Mentors and Mentees)(For Mentors and Mentees)

IntroIntro

Split into 3 groupsSplit into 3 groups MentorsMentors MenteesMentees Those who have not been a Those who have not been a

mentor or have had a mentormentor or have had a mentor

Mentoring MythsMentoring Myths

Person being mentored is the only one who Person being mentored is the only one who benefitsbenefits

Best Mentors are those who are set out to be Best Mentors are those who are set out to be mentorsmentors

Should be 5 – 10 years olderShould be 5 – 10 years older A rare experience and only occurs for a few A rare experience and only occurs for a few

great peoplegreat people A full-time job – a lot of time and effortA full-time job – a lot of time and effort Only happens one-on-one, long-term, face-to-Only happens one-on-one, long-term, face-to-

face basisface basis

What is a Mentor?What is a Mentor?

A coachA coach A cheerleaderA cheerleader MotivationMotivation To observe and share resourcesTo observe and share resources Asks questionsAsks questions

"To the world you may just be somebody.  But to somebody, you may just be the world."

~ Anonymous

MenteesMentees

How should I go about finding a How should I go about finding a mentor?mentor?

Start with a self-assessmentStart with a self-assessment Develop a career planDevelop a career plan Observe other co-workersObserve other co-workers Join organizationsJoin organizations Be open to constructive criticismBe open to constructive criticism Be self motivatedBe self motivated

Can you have more then one Can you have more then one Mentor?Mentor?

But, what exactly is a mentors But, what exactly is a mentors role?role?

Pay attention to your Pay attention to your communication skills. communication skills.

Mentors are there for guidanceMentors are there for guidance Be easily accessible.Be easily accessible. Provide feedbackProvide feedback Trust and confidentialityTrust and confidentiality Share stories, including mistakesShare stories, including mistakes SHARE YOR EXPERIENCES!!SHARE YOR EXPERIENCES!!

What is the mentee’s role?What is the mentee’s role?

You are in commandYou are in command Establish priority issues for Establish priority issues for

action and supportaction and support Solicit feedbackSolicit feedback Come prepared to each meetingCome prepared to each meeting

Working hand-in-hand

• The roles of both

• Action plans– Set milestones

• Communication!

• Build a firm relationship

"Coming together is a beginning...Keeping together is progress...Working together is a success.“ ~ Anonymous

But what can a mentor actually But what can a mentor actually do with their mentee?do with their mentee?

Mentoring goalsMentoring goals Create an IDP and SSA-45Create an IDP and SSA-45 Identify training gapsIdentify training gaps Discuss Work/LifeDiscuss Work/Life Your careerYour career Network!!!Network!!!

http://sfnet.sf.ssa.gov/training/http://sfnet.sf.ssa.gov/training/Career_Development/Mentor/Career_Development/Mentor/

Tips for Relationship BuildingTips for Relationship Building

Be thereBe there Be a friendBe a friend Be a role modelBe a role model Let your mentee have a say in Let your mentee have a say in

activitiesactivities Be ready to help outBe ready to help out

The Office of Personnel

Center for Employee Services Presents….

an education fair on March 29, 2007 from 11:30 – 1:30 in the Altmeyer Auditorium

Local colleges will be present to

answer your questions

EDUCATION FAIR