1. Dale Carnegie Training ® ISO-405-PD-EV-1503-V1.1 Mentoring : Creating a Partnership

2. Understand the benefits of mentoring Create guidelines for finding mentors Sustain mentor relationships Objectives Mentoring: Creating a Partnership

3. Benefits to the Mentor Share experience, knowledge, wisdom Strengthen coaching skills Expand understanding of others Play a role in another person’s success Gain benefit from a new perspective

4. Benefits to the Learner Increase awareness and comprehension Gain access to expertise Learn more about your industry Learn from others Identify mistakes to avoid

5. Benefits to the Organization Sustain levels of expertise Create opportunities for coaching Maximize the potential of team members Create a more motivational environment Strengthen trust relationships

6. Mentor, Friend, Coach Mentor Friend Coach

7. To Whom Do You Turn?

8. My Mentor A mentor in my professional career What I learned professionally What I learned about myself What I would tell others about mentoring

9. Characteristics of Mentors

10. Mentor Analysis Grid Style Skills Knowledge Experience Philosophy Connections Availability

11. Working with Your Mentor Observe your mentor Identify behaviors to emulate Model attitudes, style, and actions Decide what works for you

12. Make Your Mentor Proud of You Listen carefully to feedback Avoid being defensive Show openness to learning Focus on improving your performance

13. Show Respect for Your Mentor Ask thoughtful questions Share how you have applied their advice Discuss accomplishments and failures Provide an Individual Development Plan

14. Being a Mentor: Our Role Source of information and insight Provide feedback Coach for skills, attitudes, and behavior Trusted source of advice Give guidance on career planning

15. Being a Mentor: Guidelines Discuss lessons from your experience Relay “inside” information Open doors Provide perspective and a reality check Respect confidentiality

16. Mentorship Planning

17. Dale Carnegie Training ® ISO-405-PD-EV-1503-V1.1 Mentoring : Creating a Partnership