Mentoring Made Easy a practical Guide 3rd Edition - NSW ...

OTHER WAYS OF MENTORING
This booklet addresses the most common form of mentoring — a
one-to-one relationship in which the more experienced person
assists the less experienced in regular face-to-face meetings. This
section deals with variations, which may arise from circumstances or
preferences.
MORE THAN ONE MENTEE
In some agencies there may be a shortage of suitable mentors. If
the parties are willing, a mentor may have two or three mentees,
meeting with them separately or, where appropriate, as a group. The
group situation can allow the mentees to benefit from one another’s
experience and opinions, as well as from those of the mentor.
GROUP MENTORING
Provides the opportunity to mentor a wider pool of employees. It
can foster joint learning across the whole organisation. The objective
is to place a small group of between four to six mentees with an
experienced mentor. An example could be Spokeswomen where
a group of Spokeswomen get together with a senior member of
staff to be mentored. This group would identify issues and receive
guidance and feedback from the mentor as a group. It also provides
the opportunity to network and learn from other colleagues.
The mentor acts as the facilitator, guide and catalyst for sharing
personal experiences and insights and to create a forum for discussion
and learning.
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