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Benefits of Mentor/Mentee Relationship What Mentees Look for in a Mentor |
For more information, please contact: the ACCED-I office at (970) 491-5151 |
M = Meeting
bringing professionals together
E
= Exploring
exploring the collegiate conference and events industry
N = Networking
developing a network for the mentee - adding to the network of the mentor
T = Teaching
teaching what we know – learning what we don’t know
O = Opportunity
Mentor: sharing experience and expertise and to learn as well
Mentee: growing and learning
R = Resource
building professional resources through the give and take of the mentoring relationship
Question: What do Tom Cruise, Margaret Thatcher, and Michael Jordan have in common?
Answer: They all had mentors – Tom Cruise/Stanley Kubrick, Margaret Thatcher/Sir Keith Joseph, and Michael Jordan/Phil Jackson.
ACCED-I wants to make it possible for you to shape your professional future together with someone you trust and respect. The ACCED-I Mentoring Program is a service that assists those with less experience in our field with professional growth, and provides those with longer careers an opportunity to share their expertise.
No one can know everything there is to know about collegiate conferencing and events, so we have compiled a pool of mentors to help you in your journey, through the wisdom of your peers. The Mentoring Program is a great way to improve strengths and overcome weaknesses through an organized program.
Mentoring has become an effective method of orientation, career advancement, problem solving, coaching and support. Mentors can assist in the challenges associated with a successful, productive, and meaningful work life. Mentoring won’t solve all your career headaches, but it is a relatively easy step toward career success that you can share with a colleague. And it is free! Unlike commercial counseling, our program will not cost you a penny. It is a service provided to members by members, and all it will cost you is your time. Your time is a worthwhile investment when it helps you achieve your goals.
Mentoring is an honor. It is a rare privilege to learn, and to help another learn. Chart your own career success. It can work for you!
A mentor is simply someone who helps someone else learn something that
otherwise would have been learned less well, more slowly, or not at all.
Benefits of a Mentor/Mentee
Relationship
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As a MENTOR, I will . . .
Enhance my career
Increase professional pride and satisfaction
Gain valuable information
Increase competency and confidence
Enhance challenges and interest
Develop management skills
Develop coaching and feedback skills
Learn new approaches and ideas
Keep connected with newer professionals in the association |
As a MENTEE, I will . . .
Increase my confidence
Improve interview styles
Develop new work styles
Increase efficiency
Enhance my motivation
Practice new behaviors
Experience "no risk" reviews
Gain access to seasoned professionals
Build access to new information |
INTEREST – You have a genuine interest in helping another person and a willingness to put forth the effort without consideration of personal benefit. These benefits are often intangible and materialize over time.
TIME - Mentoring is an investment requiring your time, personal sacrifice, and effort. These efforts require a consistent committed block of time. A mentor seeks out the mentee as an active participant.
ACCESSIBILITY - You are available and open when contacted by the mentee. You respond to requests in a timely fashion. Often you may be requested on short notice for a few moments of your time. You may need to set limits and identify immediate and reasonable demands.
WILLINGNESS - You are willing and open to learn from mentee. You assist with setting goals and learning objectives. You understand that the process is interactive with both sides gaining and growing.
MODESTY/HUMILITY/PATIENCE - As a mentor, you guide with patience, kindness, and respect. It is helpful for you to remember your own mistakes and approach the mentee’s process with this level of understanding.
SENSITIVITY- You recognize, and are sensitive to cultural, racial, and gender differences. The mentor/mentee relationship is open and aware, and thrives on differences.
CONFIDENTIALITY - As a mentor, you recognize the confidential nature of the relationship between the mentor and the mentee. For the most part, you and the mentee agree to keep your discussions exclusive to your relationship. This confidential relationship benefits both of you.
A mentor/mentee relationship is ever changing, growing, and is of immense value to each party. Both stand to gain through interaction, through mutual respect, and through the desire to develop and grow, both personally, and professionally.
What Mentees Look for in a Mentor
Time - consistent, flexible and given freely
Seniority - a wealth of experience
Different roles or responsibilities - variety is the spice of life
Active in professional societies - joining and participating can make you a leader
Diversity - like the colors of a rainbow, being different can be a good thing
Someone willing to share special projects and credit - nothing like a partner to enhance the result
| Mentor | Mentee |
| Provide guidance based on past experiences. | Shapes the overall agenda for the relationship. Know what you want. |
| Creates a positive counseling relationship. | Establishes realistic and attainable goals. |
| Helps Mentee identify problems and solutions. | Is open in communication with your Mentor. |
| Leads Mentee through problem solving process. | Establishes priority issues for action or support. |
| Refers Mentee to other business associates. | Doesn't expect Mentor to be an expert on every facet of business. |
| Solicits feedback from Mentee. | Solicits feedback from Mentor. |
| Is prepared for the relationship to end. The successful Mentor/Mentee cycle requires that the Mentee moves on and the relationship ends or takes a different form. | Doesn't have a preconceived plan for the final outcome of your relationship. |
1) Mentors and Mentees
are asked to fill out the appropriate application form below. If you have any
questions or concerns, contact the ACCED-I office at (970) 491-5151 or email diana.hakenholz@colostate.edu.
Mentor Application Mentee Application
2) Mentor/Mentee assignments will be made with consideration of needs and geographic location if possible.
3) A packet of information will be sent to each person. This will include:
* tips for Mentors
* tips for Mentees
* related handouts, articles and information.
4) Each Mentor/Mentee is asked to review the materials before connecting with their partner.
5) Mentees are asked to make initial contact within three weeks of receiving the materials.
For information about becoming a part of the ACCED-I Mentoring Program, or to enroll as a Mentor or Mentee, contact the ACCED-I office at (970) 491-5151 or email diana.hakenholz@colostate.edu.