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Developing Airmen. AF Mentoring Program. Overview. Air Force Mentoring Program Attributes of a Mentor Attributes of a Mentoree Benefits of a Mentoring Program. AF Mentoring Program. Definition (AFI 36-3401)
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Developing Airmen AF Mentoring Program
Overview • Air Force Mentoring Program • Attributes of a Mentor • Attributes of a Mentoree • Benefits of a Mentoring Program
AF Mentoring Program Definition (AFI 36-3401) Mentoring is a relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally.
AF Mentoring Program • Assignment of Mentors • CCs responsible for robust program • Rater is primary mentor • Mentoring Responsibilities • Active role in professional development • Realistic feedback on performance/potential
AF Mentoring Program • Key Topics • Professional Military Education & Academic Education • Evaluation and Performance Feedback • Promotion Selection • Military Assignment System • Recognition, Awards, and Decorations
Key Attributes of a Mentor • A Desire to Help • Have Positive Experiences • Time and Energy • Up-to-Date Knowledge • Learning Attitude
Key Attributes of a Mentoree • Committed to expanding capabilities • Open & receptive to new ways of learning and trying new ideas • Focus on achieving desired goals • Able to accept feedback and act upon it • Able to communicate and work with others
Benefits of Mentoring • Mentor • Challenge • Positive influence on the next generation • Opportunity for self-development • Self-esteem • Mentoree
Benefits of Mentoring • Mentor • Mentoree • Non-threatening learning opportunity • Support and Reassurance • Develops expertise and technical knowledge • Reaching full potential
Summary • Air Force Mentoring Program • Attributes of a Mentor • Attributes of a Mentoree • Benefits of a Mentoring Program
AF Mentoring You don’t have to be a superhero, to be someone's hero. Mentoring, it makes a difference. Anonymous