“Specializing in Executive Leadership & Sustainable Organizations”
MENTORING
Brain Storming
What is Mentoring?
Mentoring can be best thought of as a process of organizational socialization in which there is a sharing of information, experience and wisdom of senior personnel with less experienced junior colleagues. The mentoring process can develop into a mutually enhancing growth experience and ultimately make significant contributions to the organization’s health and viability.
Developing a Mentoring Culture
Objective
To further increase emotional intelligence objectives by providing personnel the opportunity to share their expertise and experience more effectively with supervisees
Content
Best practices approach to mentoring. Different perspectives on the utilization of mentoring processes to enhance work performance and commitment
Product
Promotes skills and behaviors that promote an internal organizational culture in which expertise and experience is shared and utilized by both mentors and mentees. Option of creating a mentoring culture organization-wide
Participants
Open to assigned personnel; those interested in becoming a mentor, or who are currently serving as a mentor, but would like to enhance their skills in this area
Mentor Responsibilities
Act as a source of information on the mission and goals of the organization
Offer insight into the organization' philosophy of human resource development
Tutor special skills, effective behaviors, and how to function in the organization
Give feedback on observed performances
Coach activities that add to experience and skill development
Serve as confidant in times of personal crisis and problems
Assist the mentee in plotting a career path
Maintain the integrity of the relationship between the mentee and the natural boss or team leader
Mentee Responsibilities
Recognize different goals of mentor and mentee lead to mutual gain
Demonstrate appreciation for mentor’s help
Be open to mentor’s interest and concerns
Learn and practice self directed behavior
Embody a mature and receptive attitude to feedback without interpreting it as evaluation
Work with the mentor to set realistic expectations
Develop self-awareness of his or her needs and deficiencies
Learn and engage in effective communication
Show initiative in scheduling reasonably frequent contact with his or her mentor
Follow through on commitments
Training and Consultation
Dr. Giacalone provides customized mentoring trainings and consultation to diverse organizations based on their needs and unique requirements.