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Mentoring
The Successful Club Series-MentoringSeaway Toastmasters of Cornwall
November 10, 2009Teri Kingston DTM
What Is Mentoring?
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.”
John C. CrosbyUncommon Individual Foundation
What Is A Mentor?
mentor: noun1 capitalized : a friend of Odysseus
entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
2 a : a trusted counselor or guide b : TUTOR, COACH
Source: Merriam-Webster OnLine (www.m-w.com)
Who Benefits?
pro·té·gé: noun Etymology: French, from past participle of protéger to protect, from Latin protegereone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
Source: Merriam-Webster OnLine (www.m-w.com)
Benefits for the Protégé A non-threatening learning opportunity; Improved self-confidence; Developing business expertise & technical
knowledge; Challenge; Support and reassurance; Networking/partnership opportunities; Coaching; and Listening and reassurance.
Benefits for the Mentor Increased motivation; Challenge; New insights and perspectives; An opportunity for self-development; Increased self-esteem & pleasure; The opportunity to positively influence the next
generation; Increased peer recognition; and The opportunity to improve communication.
Mentoring As A Process Deliberate learning is the
cornerstone. Both failure and success are
powerful teachers. Leader need to tell their stories. Development matures over time. Mentoring is a joint venture.
The Mentoring Relationship
On-Going Communication is Essential
Every Relationship Evolves
Phases of the Relationship Orientation
The Middle Period
Dissolution
Redefinition
Pitfalls Can Occur … Mismatches
Unrealistic Expectations
Breaches of Confidentiality
Qualities of A Mentor A Desire To Help Positive Experiences Good Reputation for Developing
Others Time & Energy Up-To-Date Knowledge Learning Attitude Demonstrated Effective Mentoring
Skills
Qualities of A Protégé Committed to expanding their
capabilities Open and receptive to new ways of
learning and trying new ideas Able to accept feedback and act
upon it Willingness to apply learning
Qualities of A Protégé con’t
Focused on achieving desired results
Able to communicate and work cooperatively with others
Knows when to ask for help Have a sense of personal
responsibility and commitment Willing to meet on a regular basis.
You CAN be an effective mentor Be committed to the relationship
and the program Support and encourage your
protégé Be willing to share your knowledge
and wisdom Be open minded to new ideas Be available and accessible
Mentoring: Final Thoughts
Think of a mentor as a learning leader who facilitates a learning
process, rather than as a guru who passes down "the
word" to a favored individual.
Mentoring: Final Thoughts
Think of growth as the acquisition of attitudes
and capabilities as well as the acquisition of skills
and behaviors.
Mentoring: Final ThoughtsView development as being enhanced by open dialogue and free form thinking,
rather than limited by discussion guided by a
set agenda.
To participate in the Seaway Toastmasters Club Mentoring Program
Contact Mentoring Chair Teri Kingston [email protected]
References
The Magic Of Mentoring By Earl Hill, DTM, PDG found at http://www.d25toastmasters.org/members/mentor_program.htm
The Successful Club Series-Mentoring Toastmasters International – www.toastmasters.org
http://www.libertyvillagetoastmasters.com/mentorprogram.htm