1.8 Training Session: Mentor Orientation
Video Summary
In this training session, Professional Development & Knowledge Manager Joel New introduces a mentoring program aimed at enhancing professional growth in the workplace. He sets expectations for mentors, focusing on skills like reliability, effective communication, and ethical behavior. The program, lasting 12 months, involves monthly hour-long meetings and uses tools like Guru, Teams, Zoom, and Jotform for organization and feedback. Joel emphasizes the importance of mentor-mentee relationships, professional goals, and regular sessions to foster engagement. He also discusses the use of resources like LinkedIn and Ping board for employee information. Concerns about mentee commitment and time utilization are addressed, with Joel suggesting feedback mechanisms to resolve any issues. The session concludes with Joel expressing appreciation for the presentation and acknowledging the start of Hanukkah.
Video
Recorded on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Timestamps & Annotations
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Mentor Orientation
- Timestamp: 06:29-08:48
- Joel New introduces himself and outlines the orientation's purpose, detailing what attendees can expect to learn.
CHAPTER 2: Expectations and Objectives
- Timestamp: 12:37-15:58
- Joel elaborates on mentors' roles, the 12-month program duration, the program's goals, and the importance of integrating new pathways into discussions.
CHAPTER 3: Training and Resources
- Timestamp: 19:32-21:32
- Joel discusses the upcoming mentor training focusing on communication, and tools like Guru, Teams, Zoom, and the use of a mentoring journal template in Office 365.
CHAPTER 4: Budget and Resources
- Timestamp: 24:38-26:50
- Joel covers the budget allocated for mentoring activities, highlighting resources and tools available in Guru, including a journaling tool.
CHAPTER 5: Enhancing Skills
- Timestamp: 28:01-29:35
- Joel talks about improving communication and coaching skills for mentors, emphasizing the enhancement of various competencies.
CHAPTER 6: First Mentoring Session
- Timestamp: 29:45-31:37
- Joel provides a detailed layout for the initial mentoring session, including a welcome intro, discussion on pathways, alignment with mentees, and addressing questions.
CHAPTER 7: Program Updates and Recap
- Timestamp: 31:49-34:43
- Joel updates on the finalization of program details in Guru, the distribution of meeting recaps and recordings, and introduces a new chart feature in Ping board.
CHAPTER 8: Program Visibility
- Timestamp: 40:46-41:07
- Joel highlights the importance of discussing the mentoring program in company meetings and including it in organizational statistics.
CHAPTER 9: Empowering Mentees
- Timestamp: 42:28-43:03
- Joel speaks on empowering mentees to schedule and manage recurring meetings proactively.
CHAPTER 10: Conclusion
- Timestamp: 44:11-44:21
- Joel concludes by thanking everyone for their participation and marks the end of the recording.
Transcript
Mentor-Orientation-ef17aa7e-8eecs.pdf