ac tech - project 2. mentoring proposal
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THE TOASTMASTERS
Mentoring Proposal
Advanced Communication Series - Technical Presentations, Project 2
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WHAT IS A MENTOR?
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Generally the word means a “wise and
loyal advisor”.
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In Greek legend, Mentor was Odysseus’ trusted councillor.
Mentors are consultants, professional critics and friendly
advisors.
Helps someone become successful and learns new skills
themselves
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WHAT IS A MENTOR?
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WHAT IS A MENTORING PROGRAM?
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The program helps new and established
club members more effectively develop
their speaking & leadership skills.
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• A Mentor serves as a • Role Model, coach, confidante to the mentee.
• A Mentor offers
• Useful knowledge, insight, perspective, wisdom to the
mentee.
• A Mentor can take some of the new member fear out of
Toastmasters.
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WHAT IS A MENTORING PROGRAM?
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WHO CAN BE A MENTOR?
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Any club member who has the desire and
time to develop and hone their skills.
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Mentors should have completed several speeches in the
basic manual and have performed most meeting roles.
It takes a new member about six months time to qualify.
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WHO CAN BE A MENTOR?
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Benefits of mentoring for clubs:
• Clubs with mentor programs:
• Have a reputation for higher standards.
• Have more members.
• Have more satisfied members.
• Retain more members.
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Benefits of mentoring for new members:
• Learn the program and club customs (CC and CL manuals,
club meeting roles, membership opportunities)
• Develop confidence and improve participation in club
activities
• Quickly learn speaking skills to advance faster
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Benefits of mentoring for experienced members:
• Refine and revitalize existing skills
• Learn new skills
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Benefits for mentors:
• Learn from mentees.
• Remain productive in new ways.
• Do something for others.
• Receive recognition/satisfaction.
• Hone organizational skills.
• Share skills with others.
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Qualities of a Mentor:
To become a mentor, you must:
• Be a good listener.
• Give useful suggestions confidently.
• Be flexible to new ideas.
• Be supportive.
• Be sensitive to mentee feelings.
• Be respectful of different cultures.
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Qualities of a Mentee:
• Be grateful for a mentor’s efforts.
• Be eager to learn.
• Be open to new ideas.
• Be loyal and not violate confidences.
• Be receptive to feedback.
Remember a mentee is not necessarily a new member.
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THE MENTORING PROCESS
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• Get assigned as a mentor (mentee choice).
• Sit with new members at club meetings.
• Review with them their TM notebook.
• Orient them to club customs/procedures.
• Explain their member responsibilities.
• Help them with their Ice Breaker speech.
• Remind them to solicit your input.
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THE MENTORING PROCESS
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• Provide positive feedback often.
• Describe the TI organization.
• Explain club officer’s duties.
• Explain speech contests.
• Invite them to other events.
• Acknowledge their progress.
• Tell them how you have benefited.
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THE MENTORING PROCESS
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FIRST MEETING:
• Get acquainted and establish your mentoring relationship.
• Orient the new member to club customs and procedures
• Help your mentee connect with resources.
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SECOND MEETING:
• Help your mentee leap into action.
• Encourage your mentee’s skill development.
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THIRD MEETING:
• Maintain support for your mentee’s skill development
• Help your mentee discover a path toward leadership.
• Introduce your mentee to opportunities in the Toastmasters
organization.
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• For mentor or mentee the time required varies.
• You can discuss needs by phone or in person.
• The time you put in is totally up to you.
• Generally 15 minutes a week does it.
• Some time is better than no time.
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HOW MUCH TIME?
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• Totally up to you.
• Meet after club over coffee.
• Conduct your business by phone.
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WHERE DO YOU MEET?
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When you are involved you will also gain new skills such as:
• Developing confidence as a coach.
• Gaining insight into speech craft.
• Building lasting rapport with a fellow member.
When you are involved you add value to our club by:
• Increasing the quality of our members.
• Helping to strengthen our membership.
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WHY PARTICIPATE?
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• Everyone should be mentored. I.e.:
• Everyone should be a mentor.
• Everyone should be a mentee.
• Sign up for Mentoring – see handout:
• Let’s make this into a very rewarding part of our
Club’s activity.
• Let’s all take part in strengthening TM Zug.
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THE CLOSE
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Sources:
1. TMI: Mentoring (The Successful Club Series – Manual 296)
2. Newport Center Toastmasters, Club 231-F: “Mentoring Presentation”
3. Framingham-Natick Toastmasters Club – “Get Personalized Attention with Fun Club Mentoring” -
4. Karen Elyssa Novek, DTM, Boca Raton Toastmasters, Florida: ”The Magic of Mentoring”
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