TAG Mentoring Presentation FINAL 10-18-16 1

TAG Mentoring Program: Your chance to impact the next

generation of leaders Jim Rutt, CIO, Dana Foundation

TAG Conference, St Petersburg Beach, FL

My Background 20 Years in technology 16 Years in leadership roles. Wide vertical experience in Finance, Healthcare,

Pharmaceutical and Nonprofit. Wide board/advisory board experience. Helped develop informal and formal mentoring

programs for a number of organizations.

TAG Mentoring ProgramNovember 15, 2016

IT Career Crossroads “Should I stay technical for the rest of my career, or

move towards leadership?” There is no right or wrong answer to this! However, for those looking to move, there are

considerations and/or preparations needed However, leadership isn’t something you can learn

about by simply reading leadership guides or taking AMA courses.

And that’s where mentoring steps into play….


What is Mentoring? A developmental partnership through which one

person shares knowledge, skills, information, and perspective to foster the personal and professional growth of another

The power of mentoring is that it creates a one-of-a-kind opportunity for collaboration, goal achievement, and problem solving.

It is a safe place to discuss problems and issues


Mentoring vs. Coaching Coaching is typically used in the onset of employment to

onboard and acclimate an employee to their working environment. Mentoring is more appropriate once this has happened.

Coaching typically happens within the lines of reporting. Mentoring relationships are not within the lines of reporting.

Coaching in some cases may employ or infer some disciplinary methods consistent with lines of reporting. A mentoring relationship does not use disciplinary methods.


What Mentoring is Not! It is NOT:

Job Search Networking Recruiting Life coaching Technical Training


Mentoring Topics: Soft Skills


Benefits of TAG mentoring program for mentor and mentee Mentor:

Increases experience in an area peripheral to daily routine Expansion of communication skills Provides inner fulfillment from helping others (altruistic). Making a difference in the career of the mentee and our profession at

large.

Mentee: Professional development/career advancement Greater self-awareness which is critical to leadership development Confidence builder Encourages creative and independent thinking


Benefits for TAG Cross-pollination of experiences and ideas

across multiple disciplines can lead to new ideas

Increases retention and promotes diversity Feedback gained from the program can

lead to new sources of knowledge and possibly new benefits for the whole of TAG membership.


General Guidelines for TAG Mentoring Program

Applications (mentors and mentees) Matching of mentor and mentee Formal goals documents/mentoring agreements are signed to

enforce accountability. First meeting should confirm goals and to-do’s Scheduling of regular meetings, typically one hour a month. Duration of program: about 10 months. Feedback to oversight committee on a quarterly basis At the end of the mentoring period, a final report to the TAG

mentoring committee.


General Guidelines for TAG Mentoring Program(cont’d)

The Mentor/Mentee Relationship… Is “Mentee-Driven”

Establish learning agenda Drive the process Maintain focus on Goal Attainment

Is “Mentor-Guided” Listen Ask questions Offer practical advice Work with mentee to develop a strategy leading to Goal

Attainment Not about directing Mentee “what to do”


Good Mentors• Creates an environment of mutual respect and trust

that encourages the mentee to learn and grow.• Reviews mentee goals and assist in achieving

those goals.• Builds rapport and trust, agree on results; develop

skills; debrief; reevaluate, and repeat.• Maintain confidentiality throughout the relationship.


Good Mentees• Are trustworthy and keep confidences• Exhibit openness and honesty• Are introspective• Can admit mistakes and share failures• Are realistic in their expectations• Are accountable for own developmentintain

confidentiality throughout the relationship.


Pilot for TAG Mentoring Program

Mentor: Jim Rutt, Dana Foundation Mentee: Jose Diaz, Rockefeller Foundation. Series of 10 meetings over a six month period from winter to fall

2016. Completed in October 2016 Quotes from Jose at conclusion:

“The TAG mentoring experience was a phenomenal way for me to pivot from a tactical mindset to a strategic mindset.”“Being able to discuss challenges of current projects with Jim resulted in some very creative solutions.”


Common Reasons Mentoring Fails

Lack of Commitment and Accountability Misalignment of Goals and Expectations Failure to Build a Relationship Early On Unanticipated Pairing Challenges Breach of Confidentiality


Great! How do I get involved?

http://www.tagtech.org/mentor There, you can download applications to

the program (Mentor or Mentee) and also the program handbook containing more specific guidelines to the program.


http://www.tagtech.org/mentor

Final Thoughts

"By three methods we may learn wisdom; first, by reflection, which is the noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest and third, by experience, which is the most bitter."-Confucius


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