Mentoring Made Easy a practical Guide 3rd Edition - NSW ...
Mentoring Made Easy a practical Guide 3rd Edition - NSW ...
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STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL<br />
MENTORING PROGRAM<br />
1 OBTAIN THE SUPPORT OF THE CHIEF<br />
EXECUTIVE OFFICER<br />
Obtaining the visible support and endorsement of the Chief Executive<br />
Officer, not only to initiate the program but throughout its duration,<br />
is the first important step.<br />
This will be valuable in gaining commitment from mentees, potential<br />
mentors within senior management and managers with staff<br />
participating in the program.<br />
2 DETERMINE AIMS AND DESIRED OUTCOMES<br />
Give thought to your reasons for undertaking a mentoring program,<br />
including:<br />
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why your agency is introducing a mentoring program<br />
what are the desired outcomes of your program<br />
should the mentoring program form part of your strategy to increase<br />
opportunities, inclusiveness and retention for EEO groups<br />
how does the program link to your agency’s business and<br />
corporate goals<br />
which groups of staff will be invited to participate in the pilot<br />
program and which in subsequent programs?<br />
MENTORING MADE EASY: A PRACTICAL GUIDE<br />
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