mentoring moments creating opportunities for success
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Each of us bring unique experiences and abilities to a project and being aware of our strengths and weaknesses give each of us the ability to teach and learn from those around us.How many times have you heard someone say I would be happy to teach or share with people but I don't have time. In this talk Amber Graner shares her moments on mentorship ideas. How to find those sharing and learning moments in every day conversation as well as being aware of buzz words used in a conversation that can generate thoseopportunities. Find out some of the unusual places Amber has both gained and shared knowledge at and how you can increase your mentoring opportunities.TRANSCRIPT
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A little about me.
An active Ubuntu Community Member
Co-Author of The Official Ubuntu Book
Freelance Writer
User Experience and Community Specialist
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Talk Discussions
What's A Mentor?Define Moment?
Evaluate Success?
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Qualifications of Mentors
Strong Interpersonal SkillsStrong Supervisory SkillsKnowledge of the Project
Interested in Someone Else's Growth
http://ceres.ca.gov/cra/Mentor_Program/qualifications.html
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Me as the Mentor
Ad-hoc moments when some asks for help
Teaching someone how to do something then getting out of their way so they can do it
Set times, no longer than a day to work on skill set or share information
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What Mentors Do
Set high expectations of performance Offer challenging ideas Help build self-confidence Encourage professional behavior Offer friendship Listen to personal problems Confront negative behaviors and attitudes Teach by example Provide growth experiences Offer quotable quotes
Explain how the Project works Coach their mentees Offer wise counsel Stand by their mentees in critical situations Encourage winning behavior Trigger self-awareness Inspire their mentees Share critical knowledge Offer encouragement Assist with their Mentee's careers
http://ceres.ca.gov/cra/Mentor_Program/mentors_do.html
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What Makes You a Mentor
Role ModelTeacherFriend
SupportResource
Characteristics
http://ceres.ca.gov/cra/Mentor_Program/criteria.html
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Moment
a minute portion or point of time or a brief period of time
present time or a time of excellence
importance in influence or effect
a stage in historical or logical development
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moment
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How to create those moments
1:1 Conversation
Meetings
Blog Posts
Actions
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Success
measure of succeeding
favorable or desired outcome
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/success
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Me as the Mentee
Ubuntu (Melissa Draper, Elizabeth Krumbach, Leigh Honeywell, Emma Jane Hogbin, Jono Bacon)
Publishing (Rikki Endsley, Matthew Helmke)
Who were my mentors when I first got involved with FOSS?
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Were these mentors successful in mentoring me?
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What I learned
Be Me without ApologyIt's Not Personal
Don't afraid to fail publiclyI AM good enoughCollaborate openly
Be Transparent
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Me as the Mentor
Ad-hoc moments when some asks for help
Teaching someone how to do something then getting out of their way so they can do it
Set times, no longer than a day to work on skill set or share information
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How do I find a mentor?
Look for them!
Ask Them!