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Mentoring as Vocational Training Method

Join the MIND TS project's info-training seminar on mentoring as a vocational training method for third sector organizations. Learn about the benefits and theories of mentoring and participate in group discussions and team-building exercises.

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Mentoring as Vocational Training Method

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  1. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisationsDr. Cynthia TomasuoloThe Geminarie Group

  2. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations As part of the Activities of MIND.TS Project, The Geminarie Group organized an A Full Day Info-Training Course Date: 5th March, 2011 Location: 604, St. Joseph High Road, Hamrun, Malta

  3. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations MIND.TS INFO-TRAINING SEMINAR Agenda 08.45 – 09.00: Registration of Participants / Coffee Break; 09.00 – 09.30: Introduction by Dr. Cynthia Tomasuolo on MIND.TS; 09.30 – 10.30: Topic 1: What is Mentoring? • An Introduction to Mentoring: Speaker – Ms. Cheryl Friggieri • The Origins of Mentoring - A Brief History • The Mentoring Relationship • Mentoring Theories & Approaches 10.30 – 10.45: Coffee Break 10.30 – 11.30: Team Building Exercise: Coordinated by Dr. Cynthia Tomasuolo & Ms. Nadine Spiteri • Who is a mentor? • Who is the mentee? • What are the qualities of a good mentor / mentee? • What are the benefits of mentoring? • What are your mentoring needs and expectations? 11.30 -12.30: Group Discussion on Exercise, co-ordinated by Dr. Cynthia Tomasuolo & Ms. Cheryl Friggieri 12.30 – 13.45: Lunch Break 13.45 – 14.45: Why Mentoring? Team Work & Case Studies; Coordinated by Dr. Cynthia Tomasuolo 14.45 – 15.30: Group Discussion on Case Studies & Findings, co-ordinated by Dr. Cynthia Tomasuolo & Mr. Louis Tomasuolo 15.30 – 16.30: The Key Benefits for Mentoring; Speaker 16.30 – 17.00: Final Remarks by Dr. Cynthia Tomasuolo

  4. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations MIND.TS INFO-TRAINING SEMINAR • The Info-Training Course was open to: • 1. The members & volunteers of the Geminarie Group; • And to the members and volunteers of two other associate organizations of the Geminarie Group, i.e. • 2. The Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs; • 3. Margin Guiding Services;

  5. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Brief Description of Participating Organizations: The Geminarie Group: • A Non-profit, Non-Governmental Voluntary Organization, founded in July 1996; since then, it always aimed to promote understanding and appreciation of the global community through exposure to social, political, historical, artistic, and cultural backgrounds; • The Organizations aims at creating research and training infrastructures in various areas including but not limited to the following fields: humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, languages, business management and other fields of knowledge; Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs: • An independent non-profit organization, which has been set up for the promotion of opportunities, awareness building, training and research in the field of Women Entrepreneurs and other gender issues; • The Foundation promotes guidance and training assistance to people involved in the provision of women-targeted services and also to members of their families in case of negative, traumatic or other similar effects arising out events connected to the performance of their duties Margin Guiding Services: • A Maltese registered partnership, founded in 1995, specializing in Tourism, Culture and Commerce with the aim of providing a coalition of cultural services targeting amongst other things, the travel industry; • The partnership is dedicated to educate, preserve and foster cultural and historical values of the Maltese society for present and future generations. It aims to promote the advancement of cultural heritage; to provide an organisation for the discussion and dissemination of cultural heritage information and ideas; to convene meetings at regular intervals; to publicize the need for the study and conservation of cultural heritage sites and collections; and, to publicise the work of the organization. Margin Guiding Services also provides a forum for collaborative research, education, promotion and advocacy with the common goal of advancing the role of culture and heritage in the travel and tourism industry

  6. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Participants in the Training Info-Day 1 Member from Each Organization; 2 Volunteers from Each Organization; • The selection of the trainees was based on the participants’ educational background, training, and experiences in the organization as well as on the basis of answers / similar responses, provided in the MIND.TS pre-questionnaire, following a one-to one meeting with the Local MIND.TS Project Co-ordinator.

  7. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations The Participants:

  8. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations The Participants:

  9. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations The Participants:

  10. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations The Tutors / Trainers

  11. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations The Info-Training Day covered some important aspects, such as…….. • An Overview Of Mentoring, Introduction & Brief History; • What is Mentoring? • The Mentoring Approaches; • The Mentoring Relationship; • Implementing a mentoring system

  12. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • Team Building Activities • & Exercises were used to • stimulate reflection and discussion • and enhance the learning process

  13. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • Participants were asked to….. • Describe their hopes and expectations about the training …….

  14. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Some answers: • “can help me focus on improving performance and developing/enhancing my skills”.. ; • “enhance my coaching and mentoring skills”…; • “hope to share relevant knowledge and experiences”…; • “experience in networking”… • “finding possible Communication mechanisms  within the Mentoring Relationship”… • “to discuss issues in a specific, descriptive, non-judgmental manner…;

  15. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • Participants were asked to define MENTORING….. Some answers: • “a relationship between the mentor and the mentee that encourages growth & development”…. • “a process in which the mentor serves as a role model – a teacher and provides opportunities for development, growth, and support to less experienced individual”..

  16. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • Participants were asked to define the MENTORING RELATIONSHIP….. Some answers: • “passing on of knowledge by a more experienced, possibly older person, to a less experienced one”… • “a one-to-one relationship based on trust”.. • “providing guidance and objective support through communication & understanding”…

  17. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Participants were asked to identify… • Who (if any) has been a mentor to them? How? • Was it a positive experience? Why?

  18. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Some answers: • “my father was my mentor, he helped me to increase my confidence in business decision-making”..; • “X, my friend was my mentor…he really motivated me to do better and to be better, he helped me cope with change”.. • “my family and friends were always there to help however, throughout my work, I did not have a mentor, and that is something that I feel I really missed out on because it was hard figuring things out on my own”…

  19. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Participants were asked to define a Mentor: • “a person who commands a certain degree of respect, either by holding a higher-level position, or because of age or experience”.. • “a trusted counselor or guide…usually an older, more experienced individual”… • “an individual who is able to clear your doubts and gently, but firmly pushes you in the right direction”... • “a person who shares experiences with you and assists you to achieve your goal”…

  20. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Participants were asked to define a Mentee: • “a person who is advised, trained, or counseled by a more experienced individual”… • “a person who learns from the education imparted to him by his mentor and seeks help from him/her”… • “usually, a mentee is a young person, who needs advise and support to maximize his/her potential”… • “a person who has a need to achieve”…

  21. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Participants were asked to identify the QUALITIES of a Mentor: • Honest • Recognize potential • Accepting • Affirming • Supportive / Motivating • Understanding • Encouraging • Sense of humor • Available / Genuinely Interested • Maturity • Positive • Good listener • Willing to share own experiences • Challenging / Questioning • Giving feedback

  22. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • Participants were asked to identify the QUALITIES of a Mentee: • Asks questions • Willing to be mentored • Strives to give his/her best at all times • Accepts positive criticism • Learns from mistakes • Accepts responsibilities • Open • Listens, learns, grows!!

  23. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Participants were asked to identify… • The benefits (if any) of Mentoring in their respective organization Some answers: • “better trained staff”..; • “a positive orientation to learning”..; • “help develop professional network”… • “no mentoring programme in place but I think it can help Effective management development”…; • “life-long help with professional advancement”… • “practice for being good mentors to others”..

  24. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • General Feedback on the Training Programme……

  25. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • “..provided new insights & know-how…; • “..reinforced my previous learning on mentoring…; • “…participating in the mentoring training programme was a very positive experience for me”… • “…it was especially helpful and encouraging to share experiences with others”…; • “…very positive, practical & focused”…

  26. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • “…from my participation, I only hope that I can make my mentee’s experience as enjoyable as mine”… • ….it gave me a new perspective on myself and the role I currently have”..

  27. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • Feedback on the Evaluation Form……

  28. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Table 1: General Assessment of the Info-Training Course: Partners gave well mark for the general assessment of the Info-Training Course. Note: the participants gave lower marks for the “Timing & Logistics” of the Info-Training Course

  29. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Table 2: General Assessment of the Modules Introduction to Mentoring Participants gave very high marks to the “Usefulness” and “Relevance” of the Module; but they gave low marks to the “Timing” (3.66)

  30. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Table 2: General Assessment of the Modules Learn about Mentoring Note: Timing received constant low marks (3.77)

  31. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Table 2: General Assessment of the Modules Transfer the Knowledge into practice Participants gave low marks to the “Timing”(3.44), but all partners gave high marks to“Usefulness”, “Interest” and “Relevance” (4.22 respectively)

  32. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Table 3: Suggestions for Improvements All participants agreed that the number of participants was appropriate; and should be limited to a maximum number of twelve.

  33. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Table 3: Suggestions for Improvements Was the whole duration of the Info-Training Course appropriate? The majority of the participants stated that the duration was limited; Suggestions: Spread over a two-day programme;

  34. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations Table 3: Suggestions for Improvements Homogeneous or Heterogeneous Groups? The majority of the participants stated that the group should, when possible be heterogeneous; the main reason being that participants get to share, and learn from each other; it is viewed as being an enhancer for team-work because everyone learns from everyone else!

  35. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • Some General Reflections on the Training Programme….

  36. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • Important to provide practical guidelines for both mentors and mentees; • To emphasise that mentoring is essentially experience-based learning to which reflection is central; • To help especially leaders see the broad possibilities for mentoring;

  37. Mentoring as vocatIonal trainiNg methoD for Third Sector organisations • “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”. • Thank you for your attention!!

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