South East Mentoring Programme
Mentoring can transform your thinking, challenge your perceptions and develop your knowledge, skills and networks.
The South East Mentoring Programme was launched on 15 January 2008 at the University of Surrey.
Evaluative comments from the session included:
“Good introduction to mentoring and good handout material to take away”
“Well facilitated open discussions with participants”
“Very helpful. Wider scope than I had realised”
“Key objectives for mentee/mentor fully explained”
This is an ongoing initiative and we seek further mentors and mentees, from chief executive and senior management level through to new entrants to local government.
We will run start-up sessions at SEE on a regular basis from 10.00 a.m. for a 10.30am start to finish with a light lunch at 12.30pm. This will be followed by an optional skills development programme for mentors from 1.30-3.30 p.m.
Forthcoming dates: 26th June, 16th July, 16th September, 15th October, 12th November and 10th December 2008.
Who will be my mentor?
We have a range of experienced professionals from local authorities across the region who have agreed to be mentors. We will match you with a mentor aligned to your specific learning needs, external to your own authority.
Is it right for me?
Mentoring is right for everyone.
You might be:
- a graduate or new member of staff, aiming to broaden your networks and knowledge
- a manager in a new role, seeking professional guidance
- an experienced professional /manager looking for fresh ideas and challenges
What will it involve?
- A start-up briefing session for mentors and mentees and a skills development workshop for mentors
- Support for the ‘contracting’ process– agreeing how mentees and mentors will work together
- A series of face-to-face mentoring sessions over a 6-9 month period.
- SEE will monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.
Duration:
6-9 months.
Duration and frequency of meetings to be agreed between mentor and mentee
Cost:(for mentees)
£375.00 plus VAT
For further information please contact Leah Winter or telephone 01962 840664.