LEAD Program

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE, ACHIEVEMENT , AND DEVELOPMENT

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LEAD Webinar Agenda

An Introduction to the LEAD Program Program Name and Purpose Webinar Objectives Program Goals & Outcomes Success Factors

LEAD Program Overview Selection Committee Roles and Responsibilities Mentor/Mentee Selection Criteria Mentor/Mentee Matching Dimensions Application Process

LEAD Program Implementation Orientation for Mentors and Mentees Closing Question & Answers

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Introduction to Introduction to LEAD ProgramLEAD Program

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Program Name and Purpose

Leadership

Excellence

Achievement

Development

Purpose to enhance sorors’ personal, professional, and Delta leadership confidence and skills.

LEAD Mentorin

g Program

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Webinar Objectives

To increase knowledge of LEAD program components and objectives

To increase skills in implementing the Mentoring framework provided by Leadership Academy

To increase awareness in the value of developing personal, professional and Delta leadership skills

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Definition of Mentoring

A process in which a mentee builds a relationship with a mentor to develop

and enhance her leadership skills personally, professionally and within

Delta.

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Program Goals & Outcomes

Mentees create a leadership development action plan that will enable them to develop specific leadership skills

Mentees and mentors develop intentional, purposeful and positive relationships

- GOALS - - OUTCOMES -

Create chapter champions to serve as mentors

Assess current leadership skills of mentees and mentors

Identify leadership strengths and areas for growth and opportunity

Enable mentees to accomplish their leadership development goals

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LEAD Program Success Factors

Reciprocity Learning Relationship Partnership Collaboration Mutually Defined Goals Development

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Webinar Agenda

An Introduction to LEAD Program Name and Purpose Webinar Objectives Program Goals & Outcomes Success Factors

LEAD Program Overview Selection Committee Roles and Responsibilities Mentor/Mentee Selection Criteria Mentor/Mentee Matching Dimensions Application Process

LEAD Program Implementation Orientation for Mentors and Mentees Closing Question & Answers

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LEAD LEAD Program Program OverviewOverview

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LEAD Program Overview

Selection Committee Criteria Selection Committee’s Role and

Responsibilities Mentor and Mentee Qualifications Mentor and Mentee Matching Categories Application Process

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Selection Committee Roles & Responsibilities

Using guidelines set forth by National Leadership Academy Committee, the participating chapter will:

♦Establish a local LEAD Program Committee to conduct all aspects of the program

♦Recruit eligible mentors from its existing membership

♦Provide updates and other pertinent information back to the National Leadership Academy Committee as required

♦Select mentees through an application process and conduct confirmation interviews if needed

♦Facilitate the matching process of mentors and mentees

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Selection Committee Roles & Responsibilities Continued

♦Provide a program orientation session and support materials for mentors and mentees

♦Conduct at least one follow-up evaluation with the mentor and mentee to assess progress

♦Facilitate issue resolution including mediation* and changes in mentor/mentee pairings

♦Evaluate the effectiveness of the program

* The mediation process will be chaired by the president’s designee, which may be a past chapter president or the

selection committee chair.

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Selection & Duties of Committee Chair

♦ The Chapter President will appoint the Chair of the LEAD Program Committee.

♦ The Chair of the LEAD Program Committee

♦ Recruits members of committee

♦ Has major responsibility for carrying out programs, directives, interests and agendas as prescribed by Leadership Academy LEAD program.

♦ Receives all nominations.

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Mentor Selection Criteria

A mentor acts as a guide to help the mentee successfully understand, define, and pursue her own goals. Together, they form a partnership that focuses on developing the mentee’s skills, abilities, and knowledge. A mentor must be financial and actively participate with a local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Mentors should have:

• At least 5 years experience in their chosen field• Prior experience with mentoring or career development

guidance• Minimum of 3 year membership in Delta• Served as an elected officer, committee chair, or other

leadership role in the chapter• Attended a national or regional conference during the past 3

years

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• Partner with, develop, guide and support the mentee based on her developmental needs

• Possess a solid knowledge base of the Sorority

• Develop mutual trust and respect

• Maintain confidentiality

• Help the mentee develop into a future leader and realize her potential

• Serve as advocate for mentee whenever an opportunity presents itself

• Act as sounding board for ideas/concerns

• Provide insights into possible opportunities

• Identify resources to help mentee enhance personal, professional and Delta development

• Expand the mentee's network of contacts

• Address questions or issues that the mentee might have

MENTORS MENTORS

Mentor Roles and Responsibilities

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Mentee Selection Criteria

A mentee has a strong desire to work on her development and growth. She has a sincere interest in partnering with a mentor to enhance her personal, professional, and Delta leadership skills. A mentee must be financial and actively participate with a local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Mentees should have:• Active membership in local chapter• A reference from a Delta leader in the current

chapter

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Mentee Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify the skills, knowledge, and/or goals that you want to achieve and communicate these to the mentor

• Work with the mentor to establish goals, developmental activities and time frames

• Maintain a mentoring development plan

• Initiate meetings and other interactions

• Build and maintain a successful relationship with the mentor

• Exhibit open and honest communication with the mentor

• Build trust with the mentor

• Maintain confidentiality

• Be open to feedback

• Listen non-defensively, expecting and accepting open and constructive ideas for change

MENTEES MENTEES

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Mentor/Mentee Matching Dimensions – Leadership Competencies

Mentors with high competency in an area will bepaired with Mentees seeking similar areas, utilizingthe Leadership Academy Competencies forLeadership.

♦ Visioning♦ Strategic Agility♦ Ethics and Values♦ Leading Others♦ Communication♦ Interpersonal Savvy♦ Business and Financial Acumen♦ Planning and Organizing♦ Problem Solving and Decision Making♦ Political and Organizational Savvy♦ Personal and Professional Development

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Mentor/Mentee Matching Dimensions

Mentor/Mentee matching will focus on the following dimensions:•Professional Development - examples may include:

– Job Advancement– Career Exploration/Career Change– Work Conflict/Politics– Networking/Marketing – Entrepreneurship

•Personal Growth - examples may include:– Work/Life Balance– Interpersonal Skill Development– Community/Civic Involvement

•Delta Leadership - examples may include:– Local Chapter Leadership– Running for Regional/National Office – Regional/National Committee Appointments– Networking and Relationship Building– Structure within Delta

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Application Process

♦ There is a separate application for the Mentors and the Mentees

♦ The applications ask for:

♦ Demographic Info

♦ Background Information

♦ Statement of Purpose

♦ Matching Criteria

♦ Delta References (for Mentees only)

♦ Leadership Self-Assessment on Leadership Competencies

♦ Resume

Application

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.2012 LEAD Mentoring Program

Leadership Excellence, Achievement, and Development

MENTOR APPLICATIONA Mentor is an experienced Soror who acts as a guide to help a Mentee successfully understand, define and pursue her own goals.  Together, they form a partnership that focuses on developing the mentee’s skills, abilities, and knowledge.  A mentor must be financial and actively participate with a local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Sorors desiring to serve as Mentors must document the following:•At least 5 years experience in their chosen field or the equivalent •Prior experience with mentoring or providing career development training/guidance (e.g., supervision, performance reviews, advice based on knowledge/experience)•Minimum of 3 year membership in Delta, having served as an elected or appointed officer, committee chair, or other leadership role in the chapter •Attended a national or regional conference during the past 3 years

Mentor’s Role and Responsibilities•Partner with, develop, guide and support the mentee based on her developmental needs•Possess a solid knowledge base of the Sorority•Develop mutual trust and respect•Maintain confidentiality•Serve as advocate for mentee whenever an opportunity presents itself•Act as sounding board for ideas/concerns •Provide insights into possible opportunities•Identify resources to help mentee enhance personal, professional and Delta development Provide opportunities to expand the mentee's network of contacts•Address questions or issues that the mentee might have

Full Name: ________________________________________________ Last First Address: __________________________________________________ Mailing Address City Zip CodeHome phone ___________________Cell phone ____________________

E-mail__________________________Membership No: ______________

Date of Initiation: ____________ Current Chapter: ___________________

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.2012 LEAD Mentoring Program

Leadership Excellence, Achievement, and Development

MENTEE APPLICATION

A Mentee is a Soror who has a strong desire to work on her development and growth.  She has a sincere interest in partnering with a Mentor to enhance her personal, professional and Delta leadership skills.  A mentee must be financial and actively participate with a local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Mentee’s Role and ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain a successful relationship with the mentor Exhibit open and honest communication with the mentor Maintain confidentialityIdentify the desired skills, knowledge, and goals and communicate these to the mentorMaintain a mentoring development plan Build trust with the mentor Initiate meetings and other interactions Be open to feedback, expecting and accepting constructive ideas for change

Full Name: ________________________________________________ Last First Address: __________________________________________________ Mailing Address City Zip CodeHome phone ___________________Cell phone ____________________

E-mail__________________________Membership No: ______________

Date of Initiation: ____________ Current Chapter: ___________________

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Webinar Agenda

An Introduction to LEAD Program Name and Purpose Webinar Objectives Program Goals & Outcomes Success Factors

LEAD Program Overview Selection Committee Roles and Responsibilities Mentor/Mentee Selection Criteria Mentor/Mentee Matching Dimensions Application Process

LEAD Program Implementation Orientation for Mentors and Mentees Closing Question & Answers

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ProgramProgram

ImplementationImplementation

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Program Implementation

Appoint Selection Committee Chairperson and members

Send out communication about LEAD program and applications to chapter

Recruit Mentors and Mentees Send out orientation date for LEAD program to

mentors and mentees Provide a program orientation session and support

materials for mentors and mentees You may want to separate the Mentees and Mentors

Implement LEAD Program Conduct at least one follow-up evaluation with the

mentor and mentee to assess progress

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Orientation for Orientation for Mentors & Mentors & MenteesMentees

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Orientation for Mentors and Mentees

Program Purpose, Goals, Outcomes

Program Implementation

Roles and Responsibilities of Mentors and Mentees

Completing a Mentoring Partnership Agreement

Building Trust and Setting Boundaries

Strategies for Conversation

Identifying Leadership Development Goals

Evaluation / Progress Check-In

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ClosingClosing

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Closing

Application and Resource Materials

Program Implementation

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The Leadership Academy2011-2013Elsie Cooke-Holmes, Co-Chair

Pamela E. Smith, Co-ChairSchean G. Belton, Esq.Stephanie M. Cooper

Deloris Johnson DrakesLisa Farmer-Cole

Soraya Williams FarverCharlotte M. Freeman, Ph.D.

Renee LaVerne HarperBeverly (Harris) Schembri

Sandra F. Mack, Ed.D.Gwendolyn Mosley

Mandy Mullens-WilliamsMabel Lake Murray, Ed.D.

Mildred Porter-DuncanNorma Sermon Boyd, Ed.D.

Jennifer R. SmithHellenna L. Terrell, Ed.D.Barbara Woods, Ph.D.

Stephanie Flowers, Staff Liaison

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Question and Answers

Wishing you an excellent

LEAD Program!