Duration
90-120 minutes
Language of Delivery
Cantonese, English or Mandarin
Introduction
A successful mentorship program can be a powerful catalyst for career growth and leadership development. This seminar provides participants with essential guidance on how to build strong, productive relationships with their mentors/mentees and maximize the benefits of their program.
Course Details
Objectives
- Build a positive relationship with your Mentor.
- Leverage this opportunity effectively to support your career and leadership development goals.
- Understand what to expect – and not – from your mentor.
- Adopt the winning attitude to bring to your mentoring sessions.
- Identify the biggest obstacles to getting the most out of your mentorship, and how to overcome them.
Methodology
- Interactive Discussion: Engaging participants in open discussions and Q&A sessions.
- Practical Guidance: Providing actionable tips and frameworks for building successful mentoring relationships.
- Role-Playing Scenarios: Utilizing brief role-playing exercises to illustrate effective mentoring behaviors.
Key Takeaways
- A clear understanding of the goals and expectations of a mentorship program.
- Actionable strategies for building trust and rapport with your mentor/mentee.
- Practical tips for structuring effective mentoring sessions and maximizing learning.
- Knowledge of common pitfalls in mentoring relationships and how to avoid them.
- A framework for addressing challenges and ensuring a productive and fulfilling mentoring experience.
Agenda
- Clarify the goals of the mentorship program, including what to expect, how to build trust, and what the mentee can offer back to the mentor
- Learn how to schedule meetings – how often and what to do if the mentor seems too busy to meet
- Find out how to structure conversations during a meeting, including what are appropriate topics, how to be more specific with career advice
- Understand how best to follow up with the mentor, and the best way to schedule the next meeting
- Discover the 9 Don’ts for a mentoring relationship and clearly define the role and responsibilities of a mentor/mentee
- Find out the 6 foundations of Mentoring
- Learn the 5 golden rules in mentoring relationships
- Understand the 3 key issues to address if the relationship is not working
Target Participants
- Participants in mentorship programs (both mentors and mentees).
- Individuals seeking to improve their mentoring skills.
- Organizations looking to enhance the effectiveness of their mentorship programs.