NWCT Mentoring Program

Apr 2012

Strengthen membership by demonstrating commitment to mentoring

Encourage increased participation through enhanced networking opportunities

Provide opportunity for NWCT members to learn from the experience of other members

Enable professional and personal growth and development for women at all levels

Enhance the value that NWCT provides for its members

NWCT Mentoring Goals

Mentoring is an active partnership between committed participants to foster professional growth and career development. A successful mentoring relationship requires commitment, honesty and self-motivation.

The most successful mentees are those who:

◦ Are motivated and feel empowered to plan and manage the direction of their professional life

◦ Take responsibility for their own development, learning and professional growth

◦ Are open to coaching, feedback and guidance from the mentor

◦ Have realistic expectations and come prepared with areas they wish to improve or topics they seek to learn more about

Group Mentoring

NWCT membership preferred but not required Commit to 4 hrs/month for 3 months

◦ Attend all scheduled sessions (in person) Mentor kickoff (tbd)

Monthly Meetings (2 hrs each)

Wrap-Up Event

◦ Join planning and/or follow-up conf calls (< 1hr/mth)

Prepare and actively participate in each session◦ Discussion topics will be provided at least a week prior to session

◦ Share personal experiences or insights

◦ Provide advice, coaching and/or feedback to mentees

Willing to take calls or emails from Mentees in between sessions (as your schedule permits)

Maintain Confidentiality with all participants

Mentor Requirements

Active NWCT membership required Complete the Mentee Application by 4/30/12 Pay Program Fee: $50 Commit to 3 hrs/month for 3 months

◦ Attend all scheduled sessions (in person) Mentee kickoff (tbd) Monthly Meetings (2 hrs each) Wrap-Up Event

Prepare and actively participate in each session◦ Discussion topics will be provided at least a week prior to session

◦ Bring questions or situations that you would like to discuss

◦ Collaborate with the mentor and other team members

◦ Complete and submit a program feedback report

Maintain Confidentiality with all participants

Mentee Requirements

Group Meetings are 2 hours, once per month

◦ 15 minutes – Networking

◦ 15 minutes – Mentor Panel discussion – topic intro

◦ 70 minutes – Break out groups

◦ 10 minutes – Wrap-up

Begin each session with a topic and have the Mentors each provide their thoughts or experience with the topic (panel discussion format)

◦ Idea is to help the group get to know each other and start discussion

Break into smaller teams with one Mentor per team. ◦ Mentees to discuss the topic further or discuss a different topic of interest

to the team

◦ Max 4-1 ratio of Mentor to Mentee

NWCT to sponsor 3 meetings

◦ Groups or individuals may decide to continue on their own beyond that

Group Meetings

Acceptance into the program will be based on the number of applications received and overall fit with program goals and expectations

Applications will be considered based on:◦ Order received (First in)◦ Alignment of goals and expectations to ensure maximum

value for all participants◦ Ability to fully participate in the program

Meeting Location and Dates are TBD◦ Every attempt will be made to find a central location◦ Monthly meeting schedule will be determined based on

Mentor availability◦ Program to run Aug-Dec

Logistics

Leverage NWCT Linked-In groups to provide communication and further discussion between topics◦ Establish a members-only discussion board for all NWCT membership to use

to post blog topics or questions that anyone in the Mentoring program could respond to.

Group conference calls may be scheduled between sessions if needed

Mentees can request individual mentor/mentee meetings but must be convenient for mentor◦ While the program encourages further communication to build a

relationship, please be respectful of the mentor’s time and remember that the mentors are under no obligation outside of formal program meetings to be available

Other Communication Channels

Promote the program and begin accepting applications from Mentors and Mentees

Review applications and notify participants Finalize schedule/meeting logistics Finalize discussion topics

Next Steps

Please contact Melissa Frye with any questions. mfrye21@hotmail.com

Mentor and Mentee applications available at www.nwct-phila.org

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