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FEMskill Concept of entrepreneurship mentoring
The long-term goal Develop an on-line community in connection with the FEMskill projects, where the mentors are capable of supporting the practical applications for businesses and of developing the related entrepreneurial practices. The goal of the concept Entrepreneurship mentoring Mentors involved in entrepreneurial mentorship shall carry out their duties on the basis of a uniform set of norms, their activity shall comply with the tasks, the quality and ethical requirements of the concept. The goal and the direction of the mentoring activity has to be understood in a complex manner, it is not exclusively part of the methodology-related issues but go far beyond them and can materialise in life-style counselling for a successful social integration. Basic principle - establish the mentor-mentee relation The relation between the two persons is based on personal sympathy and credit of trust. As the participation in the programme is voluntary for both sides, it may technically be justified to apply the voluntary principle in relation to the right of choice, as well. To achieve this, we need an environment and an atmosphere where the mentors and the mentee are free to develop their relation, get to know each other and may indicate which mentor/mentee they think a cooperation can be possible with. From the methodology point of view, a workshop programme is the most appropriate form where both parties can mutually and in groups define their expectations and there is also room for conclusions from personal impressions. Guidelines For entrepreneurship mentors The entrepreneurship mentor is a person having direct impact on people, encouraging them and setting certain rules. He/she is ambitious, would stop at no obstacle, is sensitive to problems and has good problem resolution skills. This mentor is capable of analysing a problem from new angles and make proposals where necessary. Can adapt to changing situations and is open to new ideas. The tasks of the mentor Comprehensive tasks Planning and communication - to develop the set of values, goals and norms that guide the working relation of the mentor and the mentee. Organisation - to define the practical set of actions in line with the commonly set goals. Management - of the meetings but also the learning and the self-tuition of the mentee. Coordination - for the harmonisation of the activities of the mentee and the mentor. Control - of the implementation of tasks, activities, of the results, questions, interpersonal relations etc.
