Mentorship, Helping People Into Their Greatness
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MENTORING:
Helping People into Their Greatness
Essie Gardner
Discussion Points
Identifying a MentorBeneficiaries of a Mentorship ProgrammeQualities of a MentorQualities of a ProtégéMentoring new vs established membersEstablishing a Mentorship Programme
A Mentor …
Serves as a role model, coach and confidanteOffers knowledge , insight, perspective or wisdom
useful to the protégéIs in it for the long haul
Who Benefits?
The ProtégéThe MentorThe Club
Benefits for the New Member
They learn the programmeThey learn club standards/customsThey develop confidenceThey are more willing to participateThey are more likely to learn speaking skills more
quickly
Benefits for the Established Member
They further refine their skillsThey learn new skills
Benefits for the Mentor
They learn from the protégéThey remain productive in the clubThey do something for othersThey can get TI recognition
Benefits for the Club
They attract more membersThey have more satisfied membersThey retain more membersThe quality of club meetings is high
Qualities of a Mentor
AvailablePatientSensitiveRespectfulFlexible
Qualities of a Mentor
Supportive of clubKnowledgeableConfidentGood listenerConcerned about others
Qualities of the Protégé
Eager to learnReceptiveOpen to new ideasLoyalGrateful
Mentoring Established Members
They generally need more focused assistanceAre usually aware of what they need to work onLearning style may vary (especially where there is
an age gapMore open to being mentored for leadership
Establishing a Mentorship Programme
The VPE is responsible for the programmeEnsure the needs of the members are known (do a
survey)Match strengths and needs carefullyExplore using a mentorship contract
Establishing a Mentorship Programme
Encourage mentors and protégés to spend time together
Protégé may be involved in determining the mentorEnsure ALL prospective mentors are given equal
valueRemember its experience that matters
Helping People into their Greatness
Clarify expectationsUnderstand the needsBe flexible and willing to adjust
First Steps
Sit with the new memberOrient them to customs/proceduresExplain the membership processHelp them with the first couple of speeches
Next Steps
Make protégé aware of resourcesProvide positive feedbackExplain responsibilitiesHelp with assigned functions
Cementing the Relationship
Tell the protégé how you have benefitedInvite them to other activitiesAcknowledge their progressIntroduce leadership opportunities within the clubExplain speech contestsExplain the TI structure
Mentoring and the Education Programme
Improved quality of club meetingsMore confident and rehearsed speechesMore supportive audience
Mentoring & Membership Programmes
Members engaged with each otherFriends stay together, look forward to spending time
togetherEstablished members feel more useful
Questions …