MENTORING: THE KEY TO RECRUITING AND RETENTION Lisa 1-7 1

Bell Work: What drew you to this session? Write your thoughts on the graphic organizer and share with those at your table.

BRYAN KESTLE & STEPHEN WELTSCH “Share YOU” Experience

Revisit Bell Work: What drew you to this session? 4

Workshop Objectives:   Discuss the benefits and purpose of an effective mentorship Identify elements and best practices of an effective mentorship Discuss “Share You” Explore AZCTELeads.org

Why Mentor? What are the benefits of having a mentorship program? Record on graphic organizer 6

Did you consider… Attracting talent Developing skills in leadership Retaining employees Enhancing diversity Sharing knowledge Branding employer/organization Enhancing morale Growing leaders

Think about a mentor you have/or had:   Think about a mentor you have/or had: What was the greatest impact of having a mentor? How did it work? When did you meet? What characteristics did they possess? Record on your graphic organizer and share at your table.

Mentor Characteristics Elements of an Effective Mentorship Identifying a Mentor Mentor Teacher Guide Coach Role model Administrator (non-evaluative) Characteristics Professionalism Positive attitude Ability to plan Excellence in teaching Good Communication Strong Content Knowledge What do you notice is the difference between the two? Sometimes you are assigned a mentee and sometimes you can select someone who has potential Responsibilities Sharing knowledge, skills and information Meeting frequently Observing Providing demonstration Get Familiar 9

Provides Characteristics Elements of an Effective Mentorship Identifying a Mentor Provides Encouragement A listening ear Non-evaluative feedback Suggestions for growth & improvement Shadowing opportunities Characteristics Professionalism Positive attitude Ability to plan Excellence in teaching Good communication Strong content knowledge

Provides Responsibilities Elements of an Effective Mentorship Identifying a Mentor Provides Encouragement A listening ear Non-evaluative feedback Suggestions for growth & improvement Shadowing opportunities Responsibilities Set-up meetings Observe mentee Maintain confidentiality Provide opportunities for growth

Elements of an Effective Mentorship Working with a Mentee Assigned Establish rapport Identify goals Determine action plan Execute plan Selected Establish boundaries Identify goals Determine action plan Execute plan OR Touch on the importance of having a mentor who can give you the “lay of the land” so you can be successful in your district 12

These are best practices! Think about that mentor you identified, did you…   Have regular meetings with set times? Set goals? Create a plan of action? Ensure confidentiality? Provide non-evaluative sessions? These are best practices!

Remember when your mentor, or someone else… Made you think differently Made it clear Challenged your assumptions Touched your heart Created opportunities Raised you up…. That someone can now be YOU!

Share You http://www.azcteleads.org/shareyou/

It’s Commitment Time! Identify potential mentee(s) Consider people in your Department School District Professional organization Using the form provided, identify activities you can commit to and identify your next steps to Share YOU!

Ideas for ways to stay involved and to keep “Sharing You” Mentor Mentee Share valuable Professional articles Invite your mentee to meetings they could learn from Talk through conflicts you are facing to build capacity for your mentee Plan to attend conferences together and dialogue about sessions Set up further networking opportunities Share your lessons learned Share leadership quotes Ask the mentee about their desired career path offer advice Share key leadership lessons Recommend books Talk about work/life balance Share new ideas you are considering implementing Attend meetings/events with your mentor Ask for suggestions about conflicts you are facing Plan to attend conferences together and dialogue about sessions Don’t be afraid to reach out and initiate conversation Consider joining affiliate Ask key questions related to “why” and How”

Ideas for ways to stay involved and to keep “Sharing You” Meet quarterly In person or digitally Follow AZCTELEADS on Facebook and twitter Visit the Fellows booth at Loews or Westin Take a picture with their mentor/mentee (post on social media with #shareyou) Sign up for Share YOU emails from Dr. Mulcahy at the booth Download resources from AZCTELeads.org/ShareYOU

Share YOU Resources: Go to AZCTELeads.org Click on “Share YOU” Download forms

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