1. What Zonta can do for you - Mentorship Kathleen Douglass

2. Training / Mentoring/Coaching
Role of trainer
Giving information based on knowledge expertise
Role of mentor
Conveys wisdom based on experience
Role of coach
Enables other to work through and solve their own problems
PJ to explain they may blur depending on needs of learner, questions asked and context of conversation

3. What is mentoring?
Mentorship is a relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person.

4. Club mentor program Choose the right match Set up orientation
Mentor has Zonta experience
New(er) member wants support
Set up orientation
Start off on same page
Expectations
Discuss goals

5. Mentors can make new members’ life easier
Recognizes abilities and strengths
Provides professional, personal and perhaps emotional support
Clarifies ‘Zontanese’ terminology
Explains Zonta structure and rules
Encourages experiences beyond club

6. Mentors’ role Offer advice when asked
Show a strong interest in their relationship with Zonta – retention factor!
Offer words of encouragement, inspiration and sometimes challenge
Look for special opportunities or projects to highlight the person’s ability

7. 3 steps to getting the most out of mentorship
Communicate as needed to discuss some of the issues around Zonta at both the club, district and international level
Look for specific opportunities that maximize the relationship with each other and with Zonta
Evaluate as you go along to determine when the mentorship is closed

8. Expected Results Feel more comfortable in club Stronger Zonta loyalty
Leading by example
Members will develop a stronger, wider network
Experience beyond club level
Apply our mission of service and advocacy to our own members

9. Zonta Connect program
A relationship between two individuals facilitated by Zonta
Maximize resources to extend our reach, enhance our reputation as a trusted advisor and build capacity for our members
Program provides a conduit of awareness and education
Use ‘ low touch’ to extend reach, enhance reputation, build member capacity
Program came to be out of input from volunteers through surveys, discussions and workshops
Unique service offered as pilot (building the bike as we ride it)

10. Objectives of the mentor program
To facilitate the transfer of information and knowledge
To provide a supportive and non-threatening learning and networking opportunity
To help build capacity for our members
To develop stronger relationship with Zonta
To develop leadership development advocates

11. What is the value of mentorship?
Mentoring helps both the learning associate and the mentor recognise their abilities and areas for development, thus highlighting areas for future development
It will help develop communication skills
It helps to groom future mentors = leaders

12. How to use a mentor effectively
Make a list of goals – what do you want to get out of the relationship
Maximize your mentor’s value to you – use as a resource
Ask for advice
Bounce ideas off your mentor
Discuss problems
Develop a relationship – get to know your mentor

13. Role of Mentor Help Learning Associate to develop strengths
Share best practices and/or knowledge and experience in Zonta
Mentors should discuss their Learning Associate’s goals and adjust accordingly
Promote effective and timely communication and maintain regular contact
As discussed – what things to offer
Not to provide specific H&S solutions or make recommendations as to service providers
Example – considering question about confined spaces – rather than give name of provider – suggest questions to ask when sourcing
When in doubt – check with community coaches

14. Conclusion At club level – increases retention
Greater comfort level of taking on new roles
Builds a sense of team
At district level – offers Zonta experiences and relationships beyond club
Strengthens district relations
Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction. John C. Crosby

15. Zonta District 4 Mentor program
Check out:
Zonta District 4 website ->
Resources ->
Mentor program
Information and applications