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"Mentoring"

"Mentoring". Evaluating Leaders. “It has been argued that leaders are not evaluated based on the number of followers they lead, but instead on the number of new leaders they develop.” Margaret J Wheatley Leadership and the New Science. Session Objectives. Concept of Mentoring

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"Mentoring"

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  1. "Mentoring"

  2. Evaluating Leaders “It has been argued that leaders are not evaluated based on the number of followers they lead, but instead on the number of new leaders they develop.” Margaret J Wheatley Leadership and the New Science.

  3. Session Objectives • Concept of Mentoring • Benefits to the protégé, the mentor, and the association. • Foundations of an effective mentoring relationship. • Characteristics of effective mentors & protégés. • Plan a mentoring Relationship with a Mentor / Protégé.

  4. Oxford Dictionary Definition of a Mentor • mentor • noun1. an experienced and trusted adviser. • 2. an experienced person in an organization or institution who trains and counsels new employees or students. •  — ORIGIN from the name of Mentor, the adviser of the young Telemachus in Homer’s Odyssey.

  5. Definition of a Mentor A Mentor is: “a trusted counselor, advisor, and a guide”

  6. Oxford Dictionary Definition of a Protégé. • protégé • noun (fem. protégée) a person who is guided and supported by a more experienced person. — ORIGIN French, ‘protected’.

  7. Definition of a Protégé A protégé is: “one who seeks to learn and grow with guidance of a more experienced knowledgeable person.”

  8. Myths about Mentoring • Mentoring is always face to face. • Mentoring is always long term. • Mentors should be older. • Mentoring is rare. • Mentors do not benefit.

  9. Group ActivityBenefits of Mentoring • In your table groups. • Groups are assigned one of the three partners in a mentoring situation. Groups 1 & 4 “Mentor”…Groups 2 & 5 “Protégé…Group 3 “Lions Club and or LCI” • You will have 5 minutes to set out how the mentoring partner assigned to your group will benefit from Mentoring. • Record Answers on Flip Chart. • Select Chairman to share results with entire group.

  10. Foundation of Effective Mentoring Partnerships Dedication and Enthusiasm. Mutual Respect. Trust Relationship Building Realistic Self – Assessment. Time

  11. Traits of an Effective Lion Mentors • Knowledgeable • Dedicated and Enthusiastic about Lions. • Is a Respected and Ethical Leader. • Communicate effectively. • Creates an open relationship. • Challenges the Protégé. • Holds Protégé accountable for own actions and decisions. • Flexible and Creative. • Encourages shared responsibility and partnership.

  12. Traits of an Effective Lion Protégé. • Strong desire to belong to the program. • Can create and communicate goals. • Takes responsibility for meeting goals. • Is willing to take positive feedback and constructivecriticism. • Open to new ideas • Reviews programs and makes changes.

  13. Planning Worksheet! • Communication Plan. (How, When, Where) • Goal Setting. • Steps to Achieve. (Actions required) • Mentor Suggestions Recommendations. • Resources. • Measurement. (When Goal Achieved) • Time (To complete Goal)

  14. Communication Plan • What to Consider: • How will you communicate? • When and how often will you communicate? • Where will you meet?

  15. Goal: “To Learn more about the History of Lions” • Steps to achieve • Mentor Suggestions / recommendations. • Resources needed. • Measurement • Time

  16. Planning Worksheet Mentor: Leslie Protégé: Liz Communication Plan • How… Face to Face • When…. Each second Tuesday • Where… Lions Den Goal…Learn about the history of Lions and this club! Suggestions Resources Steps to achieve Measurement Time Read through brochures available from LCI LCI and District Web Site and Learning Centres Prepare presentation for other new members Presentation to be ready for information evening in 3 months. Review History of Lionism

  17. ActivityPlanning a Mentoring Partnership. • Work in Pairs • Decide who will be the Mentor and who will be the protégé. • Establish a Scenario for a mentoring partnership • Take 10 minutes to discuss a plan and complete a worksheet. • Be prepared to discuss you plan with the group.

  18. Session Objectives • Concept of Mentoring • Benefits to the protégé, the mentor, and the association. • Characteristics of effective mentors. • Characteristics of effective protégés. • Effective mentoring tools and techniques • Plan a mentoring Relationship with a Mentor / Protégé.

  19. True Success “All of the certificates of recognition we receive in life will fade. The monuments we build will Crumble. The trophies will corrode. But what we do for others will have a lasting impact on our world. True success comes only when every generation continues to develop the next generation, teaching them the values and the method of developing the next group of Leaders” John C Maxwell. Developing the Leader Within You.

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