Mentoring Management Program

Mentoring is a critical part of a company’s professional development resources.  Formal mentoring programs support new initiatives, impact culture and can be one of the most effective ways to develop new talent.  To make this work, mentors have to be prepared to understand the program, expectations and learning objectives.  They also need to be skilled at delivering constructive feedback

Day One

What is Mentoring?

• Defining what is meant by mentoring
• The differences between mentoring, coaching and training
• What are the benefits of mentoring?

 Mentoring Skills

• What are the skills required to be an effective mentor?
• How can you develop these skills?

 The Mentoring Relationship

• Setting up the mentoring relationship
• Setting expectations
• The responsibilities of the mentor and the mentee
• Preparing and holding an effective mentor/mentee meeting

Day Two 

Setting Goals

• Goals in the Context of GROW
• Identifying Appropriate Goal Areas
• Setting SMART Goals

Understanding the Reality

• Getting a Picture of Where you are
• Identifying Obstacles
• Exploring the Pas

Developing Options

• Identifying Paths
• Choosing your Final Approach
• Structuring a Plan

Day Three

Learning Styles

• Understanding learning styles to get the best from people
• How to identify the styles

 Questioning and Listening

• Why effective question and listening play a key part
• Asking effective questions
• Listening to responses

 Mentorship and Workshop Model

• Mentoring in the Workplace (Types and Skills)
• Role Model Vs Mentor: Compare and Contrast
• Business Mentoring Model
• Roles and Responsibilities of Mentor and Mentee
• How Build Confidence as a mentor

Providing Feedback

• The Feedback Sandwich
• Providing Constructive Criticism
• Encouraging Growth and Development