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• Air Force Mentoring Program

• Attributes of a Mentor

• Attributes of a Mentoree

• Benefits of a Mentoring Program

OverviewOverview

Definition (AFI 36-3401)Mentoring is a relationship in which a person with

greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally.

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• Assignment of Mentors•CCs responsible for robust program

•Rater is primary mentor

• Mentoring Responsibilities•Active role in professional development

•Realistic feedback on performance/potential

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• Key Topics• Professional Military Education &

Academic Education

• Evaluation and Performance Feedback

• Promotion Selection

• Military Assignment System

• Recognition, Awards, and Decorations

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• A Desire to Help

• Have Positive Experiences

• Time and Energy

• Up-to-Date Knowledge

• Learning Attitude

Key Attributes of a MentorKey Attributes of a Mentor

• Committed to expanding capabilities

• Open & receptive to new ways of learning and trying new ideas

• Focus on achieving desired goals

• Able to accept feedback and act upon it

• Able to communicate and work with others

Key Attributes of a MentoreeKey Attributes of a Mentoree

• Mentor• Challenge

• Positive influence on the next generation

• Opportunity for self-development

• Self-esteem

• Mentoree

Benefits of MentoringBenefits of Mentoring

• Mentor

• Mentoree• Non-threatening learning opportunity

• Support and Reassurance

• Develops expertise and technical knowledge

• Reaching full potential

Benefits of MentoringBenefits of Mentoring

• Air Force Mentoring Program

• Attributes of a Mentor

• Attributes of a Mentoree

• Benefits of a Mentoring Program

SummarySummary

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You don’t have to be a superhero, to be someone's hero.

Mentoring, it makes a difference.

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