Mentoring in Organizations

Mentoring in OrganizationsAbderrahim ZennouhiAcacia RosilezMichael Salazar Mentoring in OrganizationsMentoring and Management: Developing Human Assets

Beyond Traditional Mentoring: Peers and Networks

Mentor Networks and Career Success: Lessons for Turbulent Times

Define mentoringHigh Level ThemesDifferences between coaching and mentoringWhy mentoring is importantMentoring networksBenefits to personal developmentThree career competencies5 Specific strategies for creating effective developmental relationshipsthemes being covered in the presentation. Ask - What does mentoring mean to you?Hypothetical: Coaching or MentoringBob works as a sous-chef at a restaurant. The chef works to enhance his cooking skills and techniques. He constantly challenges Bob to cook faster and use the techniques he teaches him. Bobs dream is to open his own restaurant. One day he mentioned this to Carl his friend who works as a small business loan manager. Carl being the nice guy that he is begins to teach Bob the business side of restaurant ownership by introducing him to other small restaurant owners. Carl also teaches Bob about all the possible financing opportunities and helps guide him to his goal. Every time they meet, Carl asks Bob how his training with the chef is going and constantly informs him about culinary schools in the area.

Who is Bobs mentor and who is his coach? Why? How did you identify each?read hypothetical and ask question - who is bobs mentor? his coach?

Differences Between Coaching and MentoringCoachingMentoringKey GoalsCorrect Inappropriate Behavior; Improve Performance, and Impart Skills that the Employee Needs to Accept New ResponsibilitiesTo Support and Guide Personal Growth of the Protege Initiative for MentoringDirects Learning and InstructionIn Charge of LearningVolunteerismNot Usually VoluntaryUsually VoluntaryFocusImmediateLong-termRolesFeedback and CorrectionsSuggestions and ConnectionsDurationUsually Short-TermLong-TermRelationshipImmediate Supervisor/ManagerUsually No Power Over Individualthis is how they define the difference between coaching and mentoring. coaching is more job oriented mentoring is career orientedread off some key points.does anyone see anything they dont agree withMentoring Costs and Benefits3 Key Benefits of MentoringDevelops Human Assets of OrganizationTransfer of Tacit KnowledgeAids in the Retention of Employees

Mentoring Costs Time commitment for both you and mentor

makes employees better and more effective workers. there are certain types of knowledge that cant be laid out in a manual. how to approach a certain situation, type of client, etc. knowledge doesnt get lost when someone leaves the organization. people are more inclined to stay with a company they feel cares about their personal development.

investment. the mentor has to take time out of their day to meet with the protege. look out for opportunities, and the protege has to take time to develop themselves Who Should Have A Mentor?Career orientedSelf-awareness: strengths and weaknessesEager to learnAmbition is key

Is mentoring for everyone?

career oriented - be focused on improving. looking to further their career, not just biding timeself awareness - know strengths and weaknesses. is willing to work to improve them. knows what they need to work on.eager to learn - wants to gain knowledge that the mentor has to give. ambition - go getter. not willing to just sit and wait for opportunities. Mentoring in GeneralMentors matter- Studies say those with mentors make tons more money, and thats what everyone wants right?Mentoring costs- time spent mentoring could be put toward improving the companyinitiative - be willing to put themselves out there. doesnt just wait to be given a task. they find things to work on that might help them personal - in order to help the mentor has to know your hopes and dreams. what you are striving for or hoping to avoidget it where you can - dont count out anyone just because you think they cant help you. even if they may be in a different career Peers to Peer MentoringWhy someone would use Peer to Peer Mentoring?

Peer-to-peer mentoring rests on this solid premise: ambitious and hardworking young managers have a great deal to learn from each other, and because they have shared experiences, they can empathize and provide mutual support.

can anyone name some advantages or disadvantages to peer to peer mentoring?Peers to Peer MentoringDisadvantagesLack the power of high level mentorsPeers can be also be competitorsPeers can be reluctant to ask for help

AdvantagesUsually a larger pool of candidates for mentoringBetter understanding from peersEach person has something to learn - Reciprocal LearningConfidentiality can be maintained Lack power-cant provide protection, sponsorship, challenge, or role modelingcompetitors - if someone is in the same position as you they may have the same goal as you whether it be a raise or promotion. they may not be able to give you advice that isnt biased.reluctant to ask for help - you may not want your co worker to know that you arent able to do something, thinking they can use it to their advantage.Peer Pool Mentoring - What is it? A formal pool of mentoring peers created by the HR Dept. who determines which special capabilities each person has to contribute to the pool and which capabilities each could use in developing his/her career.

Peer Pool Mentoring What is it?Basically HR has already analyzed everyone and knows what their strengths and weaknesses, so they pair people together to help one or both develop skills they didnt necessarily have or needed to improve onAsk-Can anyone see any advantages or disadvantages to this?Peer Pool MentoringDisadvantagesRequires Substantial CoordinationShifts Initiative from Individual to HR Dept. which fills the coordinating role

AdvantagesShifts Initiative from Individual to HR Dept. which fills the coordinating role Puts personal preference asideOpportunity to Learn More

Does anyones workplace utilize the Peer Pool Mentoring?Disadvantage - Peers have to rely on HR to put together groups which requires a real top notch HR dept. Also you dont get to choose and you might be paired with someone you dont like or have a bad relation with. Advantage Takes the pressure off you to find a mentor which you might not of thought of due to personal reasons. HR may put together a pool that may not have otherwise come together and help to provide opportunities to learn more.ASK Does anyones workplace utilize the peer pool mentoring?Mentoring Networks3 Career CompetenciesKnowing Why - Who am I?

Knowing How - What can I do?

Knowing Whom - Who do I know?

ASK - does anyone know the 3 career competencies?where are you in the company? what is my goal? how can I achieve this goal?Who can help me achieve it?Five Strategies for Developing Mentor Relationships

Anyone want to try and name some of the 5 strategies?Small Group Discussion QuestionsBreak into three groups. Each group will be assigned a question. Elect someone to discuss the overall opinion of the group.1. Discuss which is more beneficial to you: single or multiple mentors. 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages youve run into with mentoring?3. Now that you see the differences between mentoring and coaching, do you view your personal mentor as a mentor or as a coach?

What are some disadvantages youve run in to as a peer mentor?Blackboard Group Discussion Questions1. Do you see yourself as a mentor or protege? Describe why.2. Do you view the relationship with your mentor as reciprocal or one way? Explain.3. What characteristics do you look for in a mentor? Describe why.