MENTORI NG What is it? In Greek Mythology, Mentor was the trusted companion of Odysseus,King of Ithaca (Homer’s Odyssey, 800BC). When Odysseusset off for the Trojan wars he left Mentor in charge of the royal household. One of his tasks was to raise the king’s son, Telemachus, and make him a wise and good ruler.
Mentoring is an ongoing process whereby mentor/mentee agree goals and plan small steps to achieve them (SMART targets).
Mentors provide: • Time • Knowledge and insight • Encouragement & support • Guidance on improvement • •
Role model Confidential support
Good mentors may use Mentoring/Counselling/Coaching techniques
Who can do it? Anyone can be a mentor as long as he/she is committed to helping others to achieve their potential.
What qualities/skills do we need to be a mentor? • • • •
Good interpersonal skills Empathy Patience Sensitivity
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Good listening skills Knowledge Flexibility
Who needs to be mentored? I think we all do!
Mentoring Educational on Thursday 22nd July 2010,facilitated by Marina O’Callaghan
What benefits are there? Mutual benefits for mentor/mentee/club (communication /leadership /mentoring) • Can be a ‘selling point’ used to recruit more members • Provides greater member satisfaction • Increasesthe value of the TM experience • May help club to retain members • Mentoring is fun! • Helps members progressand increasesinteraction between members • Mentors & menteeslearn a great deal • Mentoring is a skill for life
Mentoring Educational on Thursday 22nd July 2010,facilitated by Marina O’Callaghan