1. Global Guide Program | Training Session | 5-6-15

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Program Objectives Matching
Expectations
Timeline of Involvement
Discussion
Resources

3. Think | Share
What were some of the issues you were facing/managing as you began your transition to Baltimore & graduate school?
What were you feeling in the month leading up to your move?
What were you feeling during orientation?
What were you feeling after the 1st week of class?
How can this reflection & knowledge influence your role as a Global Guide?

4. Program Objectives Increase interaction between and among cohorts
Establish a welcoming and comfortable community for first-year students
Assist mentees with general information in areas including academics, career development, and general adjustment
Enhance your skills in leadership, communication and managing relationships

5. Matching ~90 1st Year GMBAs
Primary matching criteria is industry / functional preferences
Matching announced by end of May
Important Dates:
Initiate Communication: by mid-June
Summer Intensive Program: July 15 – July 31
GMBA Orientation: August 7 – August 14
Fall 2015 Semester Begins: August 18

6. Relationship Expectations
Establish trust and maintain confidentiality
Respond to communication from mentors/mentees and administrators
Listen! Actively!
Provide honest yet tactful feedback about the mentoring relationship and be open to receiving feedback
Keep any commitments made
Work out minor concerns about the relationship; if larger issues arise, contact program administrators

7. Global Guide Expectations
Provide help and encouragement for issues relating to mentees’ career goals and development
Serve as a positive role model for the Carey Business School
Maintain monthly communication with each mentee (June – October)
Meet with your mentees individually (by August 31)
Meet with your mentees and individually or in groups at least once a month (September, October)
Attend all program events (August gathering, end of October closing)
What events to hold?
Communication methods over the summer? Who –when?
We anticipate the time commitment to be
20-25 hours from June - October

8. Timeline | April – October 2014
May 2015
Guide training
Participant applications due
Matching
June 2015
Program monthly s
Guide/participant communication initiated (by 6/1)
August 2015
Welcome event (all, sometime during 1st week of classes)
Program communication
September 2015
Guide/participant communication
Activities?
October 2015
Check-in meeting for each group
Guide/participant communication & meeting
End-of-program event
Remainder of the Year
Maintain communication as you see fit
Guide applications due
Program communication begins

9. Discussion Topics to Discuss with your mentees:
Where to live and how to search for a place to live
Transportation advice
Local attractions (grocery stores, bookstores, hair dressers, gyms, etc.)
Cultural differences and tips (in and outside the classroom)
Academic expectations (tips for being successful); avoid passing judgment, rather say how you felt, what you thought, your approach, etc.

10. Discussion New Program Elements: Guide/participant (mentor/mentee)
Facebook page management - ?
FAQ list for mentees - ?
Other ideas?

11. Global Guide Resources
Tips for beginning the relationship
Tips for sustaining the relationship
Tips for communication
Carey resources
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