Answer: Build it into your plan and budget.
Supporting mentors is vital to their
effectiveness. It takes time, money and
effort and needs to be factored into the
mentoring program.
Personal contact, general communication
and group sessions will help mentors do
their job well.
Talk face-to-face, by phone or email.
Contact every mentor, regularly. Have a
general email circular periodically. Get
them together for debriefing several times
during the program. Invite them to
activities and workshops provided for
mentorees, where appropriate. You may
also have “mentor the mentor” sessions,
yourself or with an external specialist.
Mentor Tip Sheets are available from:
www.synergeticpeopledevelopment.com.au