MENTORING BEST PRACTICES
Moving Girls Forward in the Field of Finance
Ice Breakers or Question of the Day | These work! And who doesn’t like to start a meeting off with an ice breaker? 100 Best Ice Breaker Questions In Ranking Order (2021 Update) 50 Thought-Provoking Questions to Ask Teens (that won't Annoy them)
Two sided conversation | Make sure everyone is engaging. Encourage them to ask questions about finance or talk about something they are interested in, find your common ground, share favorite hobbies, cities, books, Netflix shows, or music. How to Get People to Actually Participate in Virtual Meetings (hbr.org)
Zoom White Board | Ask questions, take a poll, save the screen and email it out after the meeting. 25 Strategies to Engage Students on Your Next Zoom Meeting - Hooked On Innovation
Enthusiasm and Fun | Just taking a minute to show your enthusiasm regarding the topic at hand. How to Become a More Entertaining Speaker (powerhomebiz.com)
Uncomfortable Topics | If a question or topic arises that you are uncomfortable addressing, please don’t feel the need to respond. Thank the student for feeling comfortable enough to share that information with you (that is a huge compliment to the relationship you have built) and let them know honestly you don’t feel equipped to give a good response or the correct information. Please make note of the conversation and relay it to a RTSWS staff member. We will handle this situation confidentially and appropriately on a case by case basis. Communication with Students | Please communicate with your protegee about upcoming meetings. We encourage you to exchange contact information with your student to stay in touch regarding sudden changes or unexpected cancellations. Please select the method of communication you feel comfortable with, email is acceptable. Mentor Session Absence | Please let your protegee know if you will be unable to attend. If your protegee is not present, please reach out to check in, if they still do not join, you are welcome to leave the session. Please ensure all remaining mentors and protegees still meet the minimum requirement of 3 people in a group. If they do not, we kindly ask that you stay to maintain the required ratio. Relax and Have FUN! | This mentoring relationship allows young females the opportunity to develop social capital as well as begin to think about what their future might look like and you’re able to play a role in that!
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