Telecommunications

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A Northrop Grumman Protégé
Telecommunications
Information Technology
Management Consulting
Engineering/Logistics
Strategic Resources, Inc. An International
Company ISO 90012000 Certified www.sri-hq.com
Creating Powerful Solutions
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Five Keys to a Successful Mentor-Protégé
Relationship
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Keys to A Successful Mentor-Protégé Relationship

• Protégé Self-Evaluation
• Selecting the Right Mentor
• Communications
• The Agreement
• Management of the Agreement

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Protégé Self-Evaluation

• Vision, Mission, Goals
• Operating Principles
• Business Philosophy
• Strategic Plan
• Strengths and Weaknesses
• Needs

Criteria for Mentor Selection
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Selecting the Right Mentor

• Mentor Evaluation
• Understanding of and Commitment to the M-P
  Program
• Synergy
• Business Philosophy
• Integrity
• Quality
• Human Resources
• Contractual Practices
• Small Business Practices

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Selecting the Right Mentor (contd)

• Access
• Human Capital
• Business Practices
• Infrastructure
• Reporting Relationships
• Interface Between M-P
• Mentors Program Office
• Lines of Authority
• Understanding of SB Operations

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Selecting the Right Mentor (contd)

• Gap Analysis
• Are there reciprocal benefits?

Mentor Offerings
Protégé Criteria
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Communications

• Lines of Protocol
• Milestones
• Open and Honest Communications
• Obstacles

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The Agreement

• Must Clearly Identify
• Deliverables
• Timelines
• Resources
• Responsibilities
• Reporting Requirements Between Mentor and Protégé
• Reporting Requirements Between M-P and M-P
  Program Office

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Management of the Agreement

• Know Your Agreement
• Attain Desired Results
• Develop Internal Tracking Systems
• Develop Measurements for Success
• Monitor Milestones and Make Necessary Adjustments

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Management of the Agreement (contd)

• Establish Internal Budget
• Top-Level Management Commitment Communicated to
  All Levels
• Commit Internal Resources
• Market the Relationship

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Must Haves

• Open Communications and Willingness
• Integrity in the Relationship
• Mutual Respect
• Understanding of Needs
• Flexibility
• Unwavering Commitment to Success