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Janet Asks: How do I provide adequate support to mentors?

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

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About Ann Rolfe

Ann Rolfe is internationally recognised as Australia's leading specialist in mentoring, and is available for speaking, training and consulting. Here Ann shares her knowledge and allows you to ask your most pressing questions about mentoring.

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