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 teri.kingston@rogers.com613-726-9488

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