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Hi
Ann
Rolfe here with the latest Mentoring News.
Support Is Essential For Mentoring
Recent research suggests that the success rate of mentoring triples when both mentor and mentoree are trained at the outset. However, the importance of supporting mentoring over the life of the program is also vital. You can't just put people together and say: go forth and ment. Some will prosper, some will stumble and some will fail, if you don't plan and provide support".
Initially participants need to know the goals of mentoring and what is expected of them. A framework for the mentoring relationship and guidelines that show how to get the most out of mentoring conversations is vital.
Training is best conducted face-to-face, providing the opportunity for participants to meet and build rapport in a supportive environment that promotes networking with their peers. Mentors and mentorees alike appreciate the support of fellow travellers. Group activities break the ice and make it easy to get started. Resource materials, such as workbooks, provided during the training become useful references over the life of the relationship. Participants may be introduced to the concept of journaling to increase the value of mentoring.
Once the mentoring relationship is initiated, it can fizzle out if there is no follow up. A co-ordinated plan is vital. Personal follow-up by a person who is the central point of communication, checking in with the mentoring pairs to ensure that they have met again and established goals and agreements for the mentoring increases the likelihood of success.
Follow-up materials such as newsletters, tips and tools can be critical in keeping participants engaged and can be used to involve supervisors and managers so they feel kept in the loop.
A holistic approach to the mentoring process support mentors and mentorees and provides resources that promote long-term engagement.
Just Released - The Mentoring Essentials. A set of three, concise, easy to read books provides the process that enables mentoring partners to develop a productive relationship.
People readily accept the concept of mentoring and appreciate it’s potential value yet may be unsure of what is expected of them. A structure and practical guide is needed to support mentoring relationships and increase the effectiveness of mentoring.
The Mentoring Conversation 2nd Edition provides an orientation to mentoring. The Mentoring Conversation describes concepts, models and strategies for effective mentoring.
The Mentoring Guide specifies how to proceed in a mentoring relationship. The Mentoring Guide spells out the practical application of mentoring.
The Mentoring Journal is a handbook to use in mentoring meetings. Full of checklists and guides, The Mentoring Journal enables mentors and mentorees to plan, record and reflect on their mentoring conversations.
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Director, The Caterers Warehouse
About The Author
Australia's most published author on mentoring, Ann Rolfe is internationally recognised for her expertise. Ann has 25 years HR experience, she founded her company in 1987 to assist organizations to attract, retain and develop people. Mentoring Works delivers mentoring programs, training and information products. Ann Rolfe's Manual on designing mentoring programs is the standard reference in several countries.
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Book Launch
To coincide with International Mentoring Day (28 June), the Australian Institute of Management will host the launch of Mentoring Essentials, on 27 June, in Canberra.
Mentoring Essentials is a set of three books to support mentors and mentorees.
The Mentoring Conversation, The Mentoring Guide and The Mentoring Journal are available from the website as ebooks or in high-quality, A5, full colour, printed books that engage and support people in mentoring relationships.
To register for the book launch go to www.aim.com.au and follow the link to Special Interest groups
For more information on Mentoring Essentials and other resources to support your mentoring quest visit our website www.mentoring-works.com or email info@mentoring-works.com
I
hope you have enjoyed this edition of the Mentoring News,
you can find some great free resources and excellent mentoring
products at www.mentoring-works.com
Ann
Rolfe
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