This 1-day training course introduces students to the
basics mentoring and the characteristics of a good
mentor. Students will learn about the benefits of a
mentoring program, and how to develop, implement, and
evaluate the success of a mentoring program. Course
activities cover selecting mentors and the people to be
mentored, defining the mentor's job, matching mentors,
establishing strong mentoring relationships, and
maximizing the benefits of mentoring. Students also
learn how to set effective goals and become effective
learners when they are being mentored, and how to choose
a mentor.
Topics:
Mentoring basics
Topic A: Ways of mentoring
Topic B: Roles and competencies
Topic C:
Organisational strategies
Mentoring programs
Topic A: Understanding mentoring programs
Topic B:
Developing mentoring programs
Topic C: Selecting
participants
Dimensions and styles of mentoring
Topic A: Mentoring dimensions
Topic B: Learning and
mentoring styles
Mentoring effectively
Topic
A: Effective mentoring relationships
Topic B:
Choosing and managing mentees
Topic C: Effective
mentees
Mentoring relationships
Topic A:
Building strong mentoring relationships
Topic B:
Successful mentoring relationships
Topic C: Ending
mentoring relationships
