MENTORING:

Helping People into Their Greatness

Essie Gardner

Discussion Points

Identifying a MentorBeneficiaries of a Mentorship ProgrammeQualities of a MentorQualities of a ProtégéMentoring new vs established membersEstablishing a Mentorship Programme

A Mentor …

Serves as a role model, coach and confidanteOffers knowledge , insight, perspective or wisdom

useful to the protégéIs in it for the long haul

Who Benefits?

The ProtégéThe MentorThe Club

Benefits for the New Member

They learn the programmeThey learn club standards/customsThey develop confidenceThey are more willing to participateThey are more likely to learn speaking skills more

quickly

Benefits for the Established Member

They further refine their skillsThey learn new skills

Benefits for the Mentor

They learn from the protégéThey remain productive in the clubThey do something for othersThey can get TI recognition

Benefits for the Club

They attract more membersThey have more satisfied membersThey retain more membersThe quality of club meetings is high

Qualities of a Mentor

AvailablePatientSensitiveRespectfulFlexible

Qualities of a Mentor

Supportive of clubKnowledgeableConfidentGood listenerConcerned about others

Qualities of the Protégé

Eager to learnReceptiveOpen to new ideasLoyalGrateful

Mentoring Established Members

They generally need more focused assistanceAre usually aware of what they need to work onLearning style may vary (especially where there is

an age gapMore open to being mentored for leadership

Establishing a Mentorship Programme

The VPE is responsible for the programmeEnsure the needs of the members are known (do a

survey)Match strengths and needs carefullyExplore using a mentorship contract

Establishing a Mentorship Programme

Encourage mentors and protégés to spend time together

Protégé may be involved in determining the mentorEnsure ALL prospective mentors are given equal

valueRemember its experience that matters

Helping People into their Greatness

Clarify expectationsUnderstand the needsBe flexible and willing to adjust

First Steps

Sit with the new memberOrient them to customs/proceduresExplain the membership processHelp them with the first couple of speeches

Next Steps

Make protégé aware of resourcesProvide positive feedbackExplain responsibilitiesHelp with assigned functions

Cementing the Relationship

Tell the protégé how you have benefitedInvite them to other activitiesAcknowledge their progressIntroduce leadership opportunities within the clubExplain speech contestsExplain the TI structure

Mentoring and the Education Programme

Improved quality of club meetingsMore confident and rehearsed speechesMore supportive audience

Mentoring & Membership Programmes

Members engaged with each otherFriends stay together, look forward to spending time

togetherEstablished members feel more useful

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