The problems we have today cannot be solved by thinking
the way we thought when we created them ... Albert Einstein

1. Mentoring Workshop (one day)

Mentoring is arguably the most cost-effective developmental intervention an organisation can introduce achieving a great deal of change for relatively little cost. Ninety percent of knowledge in any organisation is in the heads of its people - not sharing this knowledge costs organisations millions of dollars annually. One of the simplest and most effective ways of knowledge sharing is through mentoring.

Structured mentoring programs assist the organisation to transfer skills and knowledge, implement change and achieve its objectives in a positive, learning environment. This workshop has been designed for those interested in becoming a Mentor, giving people the opportunity to gain wisdom from someone who has travelled the path before them, or those interested in introducing mentoring to their organisation.

This one-day workshop forms the foundation training for participants who wish to develop skills and techniques for successful, effective mentoring. The program covers the practical aspects of mentoring including roles and responsibilities, and the skills, approaches and issues appropriate to each phase of the mentoring relationship evolution.

Learning Outcomes

• Examine the difference between mentoring, coaching and counselling
• Identify how mentoring works
• Identify the key stages in a mentoring relationship
• Examine the differences between and expectations of the roles of Mentor and Mentee
• Facilitate and promote skills for the Mentor/Mentee
• Discuss and practise mentoring situations
• Evaluate the mentoring relationship
• Avoid the most common pitfalls in mentoring

Workshop Outline

• Two models of mentoring - sponsoring and developmental
• Mentoring versus coaching and other forms of helping to learn
• The benefits of mentoring - to Mentees, Mentors, the organisation and third parties (eg the Mentees' line managers)
• The practicalities - roles, responsibilities and relationship management issues
• The key behaviours and competencies of a Mentor/Mentee
• The key stages in a mentoring relationship
• How the relationship evolves over time: skills, approaches and issues appropriate to each phase of relationship evolution
• Some useful techniques:
  - Advanced questioning skills
  - Scripting
  - Getting started - preparing for the first meeting

Who should attend

• Managers
• Supervisors
• Human Resource Managers
• Aspiring Mentors

Workshop Cost
$650.00 (incl GST)
Fee includes Workshop Manual,
Morning and Afternoon Tea and Lunch

Places are limited to16 participants.

Duration
One day from 9.00am to 5.00pm

To enrol
Contact Australian Business Mentors at:

Email: mentor@australianbusinessmentors.com
Website: www.australianbusinessmentors.com

2. MediaPro Inc Online Training Course - “Mentoring That Makes A Difference”

MediaPro Inc offers a high quality, adaptable, e-learning mentoring solution that can be customised to your specific needs and budget. e-learning allows for flexibility and people can take the course at their own convenience, which reduces work interruption and lowers cost.

3. Other workshops can be highly customised/tailored for the particular organisation or individual.

For details on costs, dates and venues please contact us at mentor@australianbusinessmentors.com.

Australian Business Mentors
leaders in mentoring and mentor training programs