Mentoring

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Mentoring

• The Successful Club Series
• Travelers Noontime Toastmasters

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Agenda

• What is a mentor
• Benefits for new members
• Benefits for mentors
• Qualities of mentors
• What mentors can provide
• Qualities of mentees

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• A mentor serves as arole model, coach and
  confidante, offering knowledge, insight,
  perspective or wisdom useful to the mentee.

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Benefits for New Members

• Learn the program
• Learn club standards/customs
• Develop confidence
• Participate more
• Quickly learn speaking skills

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A mentoring program helps experienced members

• Further refine skills
• Learn new skills

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Benefits for Mentors

• Mentors
• Learn from mentees
• Remain productive
• Do something for others
• Receive recognition

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Benefits for Clubs

• Clubs with mentor programs
• Have more members
• Have more satisfied members
• Retain more members

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Qualities of Mentors

• Available
• Patient
• Sensitive
• Respectful
• Flexible

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• Supportive of club
• Knowledgeable
• Confident
• Good listener
• Concerned about others

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Initially mentors should

• Sit with new members
• Orient them to customs/procedures
• Explain how to sign up
• Help with the Ice Breaker

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Next, mentors should

• Make members aware of resources
• Provide positive feedback
• Explain responsibilities
• Help with speeches/assignments

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Later, mentors should

• Tell how youve benefitted
• Invite them to other events
• Acknowledge their progress
• Explain officers duties
• Explain speech contests
• Describe the TI organization

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Qualities of Mentees

• Eager to learn
• Receptive
• Open to new ideas
• Loyal
• Grateful

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