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Thank you for joining us. We will begin momentarily. Updated info Teleconference: 877-738-6689 Conference code: 85892985
Thank you for joining us. We will begin momentarily.
Updated infoTeleconference: 877-738-6689 Conference code: 85892985
HBA Mid-Atlantic Chapter 2014 Mentoring Program:
Tapping into YOUR potential
Mentee Training
Sandra CaddellMentoring Program Director
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HBA Mentee Training - Agenda
• General Overview of Mentoring
• Guidelines & Best practices
• Virtual Notebook
• DiSC Assessment
• Mentor & Mentee Connectors
• Requirements & Next Steps
• Key Contacts
• Questions & Comments
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HBA Mentee Training Overview
• The HBA Mentee Training program is designed to give mentees information & guidance for successful mentoring experience
• The training program is NOT to be viewed as concrete rules of engagement, rather as flexible guidelines and best practices
• Resources and tools provided: – Virtual Notebook– DiSC assessments
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The Ideal Mentee
• Owns the process• Takes initiative• Set goals and actively works toward
them• Is willing to listen, observe, learn and
grow from the example of others• Is loyal and keeps confidence• Gives candid feedback and challenges
the mentor to new heights
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The Ideal Mentor• Open-minded and empathic• Lifelong & passionate learner• Good communication skills
– Offers advice, not decisions– Astute enough to observe others’ reactions to mentees – Forthcoming enough to offer honest feedback (style
matters)– Not judgmental
• Understands the big picture!!• Can help mentees understand and navigate the politics,
providing guidance and support• Can open doors for mentees• Will help mentees push limits and develop their potential• Role model – trusted, respected & leads by example
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Guidelines and Best Practices
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Rules of Engagement• Confidentiality and establishing trust• Accountability and commitment• Open, honest constructive feedback• Provide each participant equal time and attention• Take notes and rotate responsibilities• Plan agendas and assignments based on group needs• Set goals and track progress through journaling• Set standards for communication• Regularly take the temperature of your group
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Group Structure
• Mentoring circles are designed to provide a supportive & challenging learning experience– What outcomes do you expect from the experience?– What would you like your mentoring circle to be known for?– What professional issues do you want the mentoring circle to
focus on?– What could get in the way of the circle’s effectiveness?– What do you expect of others in the mentoring circle?– How will you know if the circle is working? What would success
look/sound/feel like?
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Group Structure – Getting a Quick Start
• Mentoring groups establish a “flow” from one meeting to the next: – Mtg. 1: Introductions, goals, schedule future meetings– Mtg. 2: Discuss challenge and strengths relevant to goals – Mtg. 3: Share learning, explore approaches, commit to actions
related to goals – Mtg. 4: Assess: What worked? What didn’t? what comes next? – Mtg. 5: Assess: What worked? What didn’t? what comes next? – Mtg. 6: Evaluate: Do you see progress toward your goal? – Mtg. 7: Celebrate success! Evaluate mentoring program.
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Benefits of HBA – Part of the Mentoring Experience
To enhance the mentoring experience, encourage Mentees to take advantage of the benefits of HBA:
• Attend relevant HBA programs
• Take advantage of volunteering – contact Sherilyn George ([email protected])
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Virtual NotebookCarla Brooks – Information & Platform Manager
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Virtual Notebookhttp://mentormatch.me/hba2014/
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To Reset Password• Select the “Request new password” link above the “Log In” button on
the home page• Enter your email address and select “Email new password” button
• You will receive an email from MentorMatchMe - [email protected] with the subject line: Replacement login information for [Your Username] at Mentor Match with a link to reset your password
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Main Page & Site Navigation
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Key Components of the Site• The journey is a structured process to guide the mentee through the
mentoring process through goal setting. – The “road map” includes descriptions of each stage in the mentoring process with
templates to track the progress of goals.
• Learning diary is a personal document where users can record thoughts and reflections as you go. – The system will sort diary entries and allow viewing chronologically or thematically. – Reflections and learnings can be recorded at any time, but there are structured
opportunities throughout the platform to prompt entries.
• Guides for both mentors and mentees on how to get the most out of the mentoring process. – The Mentoring guides are specific to each part of the process, and are fully
integrated with the learning diary.
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Setting Goals
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Setting Goals
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Tracking Goals
• Enter your Goals• Discuss your Goals with
your Mentoring Circle• The platform allows you to
track the progress of the goal over time by– Setting clear objectives
and desired outcomes– Capturing your thoughts
and feelings and notes from your mentoring circles throughout the process
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Journal in the Diary• Go to “Diary” from the Main page• Scroll down on the page and Select the “Add diary entry here” button• You can enter a high-level title for the Journal Entry and enter more
details in the Comments section.• You can also upload an optional reference document and attach it to
the Journal Entry
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Contact for Help
• If you are having difficulty with the site, email [email protected] – CC: [email protected] so that I am aware of
any platform issues
• Please give details of your problem and the browser you are using to view the site.– This will help the support team to quickly troubleshoot
your issue
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Mentor & Mentee ConnectorsKathleen Butler – Mentor ConnectorAthena Colucci – Mentee Connector
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What is a Mentor or Mentee Connector?
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A former mentor or mentee who can relate to the challenges and perspectives of the
current mentors/mentees in an effort to guide them through the mentoring program
and serve as a primary point of contact.
Who:
To connect or proactively reach out to mentors/mentees offering them a line of sight
into the program, providing a ‘safe harbor’ for expressing issues or concerns, and to
give the mentoring participants a feeling of community in an effort to foster
engagement and maximize the collective impact of the program.
Objective:
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How does this connection work?
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engage• Introductions at the Kickoff event• Email follow-up with contact
information and logistics for monthly calls
listen
• Monthly conference calls for questions, hot topics, learnings/sharing
• Available as needed to mentors/mentees to provide guidance, trouble shoot issues or serve as a sounding board
• Survey to get the pulse of the groups
improve •Catch concerns or challenges early in order to course correct and make the experience a valuable one for all mentors and mentees•Utilize experiences and survey results to improve program for next year
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Who are your Connectors?
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Kathleen Butler – Mentor Connector •Clinical Project Physician for Teva Pharmaceuticals•Mentee 2012•Mentor 2013, 2014
Athena Colucci – Mentee Connector•Organized Customer Group Lead for AstraZeneca•Mentee 2013
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Using DiSC in Mentoring
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DiSC Behavioral Profiles• DiSC is a personal assessment tool• Non-judgmental and helps people discuss their
behavioral differences • Profiles help you and your team:
– Increase your self-knowledge and awareness– Facilitate better teamwork and minimize team conflict– Manage teams more effectively by understanding
members dispositions and priorities– Become more self-knowledgeable, well-rounded and
effective leaders
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DiSC Journey• Purpose: To understand your behavior
preferences, behavior preferences of others, and how they work (or don’t) together in a professional environment
• Take the assessment: www.discoveryreport.com/DiscoveryReportForm_quick.php
• Kick-off Event: Discovering Yourself through the Eyes of Others By Amy Bakewell– “I am from Venus…Everyone else is from Mars”
Your behavioral preference and how it differs from others.– “No good deed goes unpunished. Or, do you just need more creative communication?”
How your behavioral preference impacts others.– “Learning to speak Greek.”
Increase your influence by learning to adapt to other styles.
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Requirements & Next Steps
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Save these
Dates!
Mentee Program Requirements•Must be individual HBA Chapter/Affiliate member
•Program fee - $150.00
•Commit to 1½ to 2 hours/month in person and/or virtually (phone or web) for 7 months (April-October)
• Attend program Events:– Kick off: Tuesday, April 15 @ AstraZeneca (1800 Concord Pike, Wilmington DE)–Mid-Year: Wednesday, July 24–Year-end Celebration: Thursday, November 9 @ MedImmune (Gaithersburg, MD)
• Take the DISC assessment
• Participate in check-in calls and surveys – monthly call, mid-year & year-end survey
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Next Steps for Mentees• Take the DiSC assessment (www.discoveryreport.com/Disc
overyReportForm_quick.php ) – send results to [email protected]
• Start thinking about your goals and goals for your circle
• Log on to our Virtual Notebook; get familiar with what’s there
• Send titles of resources you’ve found successful to: [email protected] for posting to our Virtual Notebook
• Accept invitation to join LinkedIn group
• Add Mentor calls and events to your calendars
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2014 HBA Mid Atlantic Key Mentoring Contacts
• Athena Colucci, Mentee Connector– [email protected]
• Kathleen Butler, Mentor Connector– [email protected]
• Carla Brooks, Information & Platform Manager– [email protected]
• Sandra Caddell, Program Director– [email protected]
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