Qualities and skills of an effective mentor (4 October 2024)

The word ‘mentoring’ originates from the Greek word for ‘enduring’. And whilst mentoring as a recognised profession is recent, the intervention itself is long standing in its use in many settings, including at work.

In recent years, evidenced research has been applied to understand the benefits and value of mentoring. Whilst there is no single definition, what we do know is that there are a defining set of skills and qualities that a good mentor has that make the difference to the effectiveness of this unique relationship.

By understanding these skills and qualities we can stay within the boundaries of the mentoring role. We remain legal and ethical. We can operate within a framework of practice that benefits both mentor and mentee.

This free awareness-raising ‘taster’ session, designed and delivered by Amanda Dudman, will provide an opportunity to develop an understanding of the skills and qualities an effective mentor needs. You will be able to consider these attributes and their use within a mentoring model. In modelling a mentoring approach yourself, you will finish by completing a reflective action plan to take away and use at work.

This event is hosted by Amanda Dudman.

What’s in it for you?

• Understand mentoring and its benefits for mentor and mentee
• Learn the key skills and qualities for effective mentoring beyond the usual generic descriptors
• Understand how this relates to your own practice and those of your organisation when considering becoming a mentor or providing mentoring support
• Formulate an action plan based on a reflective practice approach

Agenda

(10.00 – 10.45)

1 WHAT IS MENTORING?

• The origin of the term and what it encompasses in 21st century practice
• What it is and isn’t
• ‘Mentoring’ or a ‘mentoring approach’?

2 SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Identifying the skills and qualities
• Using these with a behavioural model of mentoring

3 APPLYING THIS IN PRACTICE

• Developing and using the qualities and skills that make you an exemplar mentor
• A quick note about ethics and boundaries

4 ACTIONS AND NEXT STEPS

• Personal action planning using reflective practice

Free registration

This webinar, one of a series, is completely free of charge – just make sure you book well in advance to get the ‘joining instructions’ and to be sure of a place. Click 'Add to calendar' above before you click the green ‘Register’ button, above. The session will be held on Zoom, so remember to look out for the secure password we will email you an hour before the session begins.

Sessions in the series:

11 October 2024: Managing across generations

8 November 2024: Creativity and innovation

TIHTC - 15 November 2024: Introduction to Power BI

TIHTC - 29 November 2024: Commercial awareness: key pitfalls to avoid

6 December 2024: Assertiveness

Please don’t forget to attend – the session will not be recorded.

Trainer

This webinar is delivered by Amanda Dudman.

A highly experienced coach and facilitator specialising in providing leadership coaching, management development programmes and facilitation services tothe public and civil sectors.

Her work in the public sector, in particular, has sofar extended to facilitation sessions, focus groups, team development, personal effectiveness skills training, customer service training, performance management and appraisal skills training, and specialist leadership and management programmes focused on soft skills.

Amanda always receives incredibly positive feedback from all of the training she delivers.