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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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