ASTD NEFLMentor Program

Kick-off

2012

Agenda

Overview Member Interest Mission Mentoring Overview Mentor/Protégé Competencies

How the Program Works Getting Started 2012 Program Calendar Next Steps

Overview

Member InterestMission Mentoring OverviewMentor/Protégé Competencies

Member Interest Survey Results

In 2010, ASTD NEFL conducted a survey and received 72 responses:

Nearly half of those polled are interested in a mentor program 47% (and nearly half don’t know yet 44%)

Interested in being a mentor (34%), a mentee (48%), and help to organize the program (18%)

Main goals (top 3) of the program for participants would be: Network and build relationships (77%), use and develop creative skills (56%), and give back to the development of others (56%)

Followed up survey with consultation from award-winning Mentor Program through ASTD San Diego

Our Mission

ASTD NEFL Chapter Mission

ASTD NEFLMentor

Program Mission

To provide opportunities for members to increase professional

growth and membership value.

ASTD Northeast Florida Chapter is a resource organization

committed to providing learning and performance solutions to

chapter members, training professionals, and the

community.

What is a Mentor?

Provides “guided autonomy” Encourages protégé to develop own

goals and ideas Provides teaching and learning

opportunities for the protégé and mentor

“A wise and trusted counselor whose primary purpose is to teach

and serve as a guide”

Why Mentoring?

Advantages for Mentors: Sharpen skills while

teaching others Obtain renewed confidence

and motivation to achieve own goals Leave behind a positive legacy to the

Chapter, profession, and community

What is a Protégé?

Identifies clear goals to achieve in the mentor relationship

Shares progress and accomplishments

Learns from Mentor’s successes and challenges

“One whose well being, training, or career is promoted by an

influential person.”

Why Mentoring?

Advantages for Protégés: Receive encouragement Acquire knowledge and professional skills Set and achieve goals Learn best practices Increase involvement in ASTD Chapter Explore opportunities for career and personal

growth

Mentors & Protégés

Mentors and Protégés: Can each have varying or overlapping

levels of education and experience Can be peers May not have a lot in common

personally or professionally Should not be looking for a coaching,

tutoring or clinical relationship

Competencies for Mentors

Be willing to invest time (minimum of 12 hours over four months)

Maintain openness and accessibility Share experiences and resources Practice tolerance Listen carefully

Competencies for Mentors p. 2

Acknowledge and validate Protégé’s feelings

Provide appropriate information Avoid lecturing or preaching Confront negative intentions or behavior Encourage exploration of options Be a member of ASTD NEFL for at

least three months

Competencies for Protégés Set SMART goals, learning

objectives, or success criteria and follow-through on them

Show appropriate initiative

Avoid specific employment expectations --“No strings attached”

Be a member of ASTD NEFL for at least three months

Competencies for Protégés p. 2

Be receptive to feedback Listen carefully Be open to extensive self-examination Have courage to try new behaviors

How The Mentoring Program Works

Getting Started2012 Program CalendarNext Steps

Getting StartedWhat When

Determine if this program is right for you June

If YES, fill out the Mentor or Protégé profile and submit

No later Than June

1

Participants notified of acceptance to the Program June 15

Attend Matching Event and Graduation Event

July 5 & Oct 11

Getting Started

At the Matching Event:

Mentor/Protégé pairs announced (max. 5 pairs)

Receive additional training that outlines remainder of program

Receive Handbook

Getting Started

12 hours minimum commitment time required* Breakdown:

- 1 hour a month of face-to-face time

- 5 hours total (or an estimated 20 minutes a week via face-to-face,

email, phone, webinar, etc.- 3 hours of event time (Matching and Graduation Events) 

2010 Program Calendar Profiles Due Date

No Later Than Friday, June 1, 2012 Mentorship Matching Event (with entire group)

Thursday, July 5, 2010, 11:00 – 1:00 Individual Mentor/Protégé Meetings (on your own)

Typically at least once a month from July to October; min. 1 hour face-to-face per month, remainder can be phone or email

Follow-up/ Progress Reports (individually done via phone or email with program coordinators) August September

Mentorship Graduation (with entire group) following the BIG EVENT Thursday, October 11, 2010, 12:00-1:00

Next Steps

Before signing up. . . Reflect on the information presented

today Carefully consider the time commitment Determine personal needs and goals Ensure you have been an ASTD NEFL

member for at least three months

Next Steps

If this program is right for you. . .

Complete a Mentor or Protégé profile today (profile forms also on website)

Submit it no later than 5 p.m. June 1, 2012

E-mail profile to: mentorprogram@astdnefl.org

Note: submitting your profile is your “official” intent of participation

Next Steps

If you are accepted to the Program. . .

You will be notified via e-mail no later than June 15, 2012 of your acceptance to the Program

You must attend Mentor Program Matching Event on Thursday, July 5, 2012 and Graduation on Thursday, October 11

Thank you!

The 2012 Mentor Program CommitteeDr. Cristina Echeverry- VP of Professional Development

cecheverry69@webster.eduAllison Turner- Chair of Mentor Program

allison.turner@unf.edu