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WBS Mentoring Programme 2011- presentation by Peter Summerfield, chair Steering Committee on how the programme evolved, the general development of the programme and the committment of the group to supporting personal growth of the programme participants.
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MENTORING11th February 2011
Peter Summerfield
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Mentoring Definitions1) Oxford Dictionary, Advisor / Counsellor
2) In History, Ment-Or was a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the educations of Odysseus’ son, Telemachus.It has come to mean a truly trusted counsellor and guide.
3) WBS Mentoring is about one person helping another to achieve something.
More specifically, something that is important to them. It is about giving help and support in a non threatening way, in a manner that the recipient will appreciate and value and that will empower them to move forward with confidence towards what they want to achieve.
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The Four Journeys in life
Personal
Family
Professional
Public / Giving
Professor Gillian Stamp (BIOSS The Foundation)
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My Reasons for Mentoring
Payback time and making use of leadership skills
Continuous learning
Being with a broad variety of people
New experiences
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Warwick is my University
Continue to strengthen links between WBS and Alumni
Helps with the WBS ranking
It’s good fun!
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The Start of the Mentoring Process
“Know thyself”
Motto of the Delphic Oracle
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Mentee / Mentor Relationship
The Indefinable Quality
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Fundamental Mentoring Behaviours
Confidentiality
Trust
Understanding
Patience
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Important Mentoring Skills Non prescriptive, non judgemental approach Willingness to learn Awareness of not having all the answers Being there Time to be inspirational, time to be quiet and
reflective Managing Crisis
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Getting Started
What are the four things I can help you with?
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Aspirations
Helping others with personal growth
Two way learning process
Giving back
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Lessons Learnt from Volunteering Find the best fit for yourself. Shared interest. Exploring two way personal growth. If it takes energy away from you – don’t do it. Working with young people keeps you young in
spirit. Recognising the challenges of being a sole
trader. Finishing/closing down a relationship Common values
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Common Values
• ‘In the Joy of Others, Lies Our Own, In the Progress of Others, Rests Our Own...” –
Renowned Hindu Guru Pramukh Swami Maharaj
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Distinctive Features of the WBS Mentoring Programme to date
• Broad foundation by degree/Alumni/geographic location
• Truly global, covering many business and service sectors
• Mentor to Mentor cross-learning• Communications technology – Skype, LinkedIn• The WBS Alumni Spirit
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Benefits
Perhaps you’ve made a difference. Laughter. Perspective on life. Cultural and new business sector understanding. Change of scenery. New adventures.
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A Personal Thank You to All of the mentors and mentees involved in the
programme to date and for 2011. Steve, Rebecca and Rob for launching the
Entrepreneurship stream. WBS, particularly Mark, Alison and Tracy. To my mentee group, because I have learnt so
much. The Steering Group, it is a privilege to work with
you.
