2. “Tell me and I forget, teach me
and I may remember, involve me
and I learn.”
― Benjamin Franklin
3. Get to know each other:Get to know each other:
Discuss both some of your previous Scouting and personal
experiences (but don’t overwhelm the mentee)
Share your experiences as a mentor/PLA so far
Discuss the ideas you have for the relationship and establish
the “ground rules”
Both of you need to speak about realistic expectations
Discuss the expectations of the Scout Association
Discuss other resources and networks
4. Working together?Working together?
Set up the next meeting
Try and plan the frequency & timing of the meetings
Discuss preferred methods of communication and
how you like to interact
Share mutual expectations (i.e. role of mentee/role
of mentor)
Discuss the Mutual Agreement and timelines for
completing Basic Level training
Talk about any limitations or preferences or
concerns
5. Mentor/mentee meetingsMentor/mentee meetings
Be organised, punctual and well prepared
Appear relaxed and confident and use an open, warm
communication style
Use effective verbal and body language
Speak with an appropriate tone and pitch
Use terminology that is appropriate to the mentee’s knowledge
Assist the mentee to gain more confidence, self-esteem and
respect
Establish trust with the mentee
Show respect for the expertise and background of mentee
Get the mentee thinking about their networks
6. Monitoring the MentoringMonitoring the Mentoring
RelationshipRelationship
Provide:
- planning assistance
- guidance to mentee
- constructive feedback
- encouragement to mentee
Recognise and discuss changes in the relationship
Resolve differences without damaging the
relationship
Negotiate and manage the closure of the
relationship
7. The ChallengesThe Challenges
Finding the time and being over-committed with your
primary role
Keeping the momentum going
Staying focused
Always being positive
Meeting expected and agreed timings and goals
Encouraging independence through leadership
development
Partnering with a mentee that is very different from
yourself
Remote mentoring
8. A good relationship?A good relationship?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE MENTEE?
Increased skills and knowledge
Improved understanding of their role within Scouting
A supportive environment in which successes and failures
can be evaluated in a constructive manner
A smoother transition through Scouting and its processes
Networking opportunities
Empowerment
Encourages different perspectives and attitudes
Develops greater appreciation for the complexities of
decision-making with Scouting
9. A good relationship?A good relationship?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE MENTOR?
Opportunities to test new ideas
Renewed enthusiasm of their role as an experienced Leader
Higher level of recognition of their worth and skills through
encouragement to take on a mentoring role
Challenging discussions with a new Leader who has a fresh
perspective and who are not already part of the organisational
thinking
Satisfaction from contributing to a new Leader’s development
Opportunities to reflect upon and articulate their role
Develop deeper awareness of their own behaviour
Improved inter-personal skills in counselling, listening,
modelling and leading
Improved ability to share experience and knowledge
10. A good relationship?A good relationship?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR SCOUTING?
Improved delivery of knowledge and skills through more
experienced and informed Leaders
Application of knowledge gained from mentoring
Improved communication between different areas of Scouting
Mentors with enhanced people management skills
Promotes the concept of a learning environment where Leaders
are encouraged to be developed
More committed and productive Leaders
Successful Mentees often become Mentors and better people
Managers
Can contribute to succession planning, etc.
Any more ?
11. Required & Desired Skills
(Mentoring Skills Model)
Mentee
Specific
Skills
Mentor
Specific
Skills
Quick
Learning
Showing
Initiative
Following
Through
Managing the
Relationship
Listening
Actively
Identifying
Goals &
Current
Reality
Encouragin
g
Building
Trust
Inspiring
Providing
Feedback
Modelling
Instructing
/Developing
Opening
Doors
Guiding
A good Mentee/Mentor relationship will be a learning experience for both.
Hinweis der Redaktion
Discuss the ways in which you have started the relationship. What about the first meeting? Getting to know each other?
Next brainstorm managing the relationship. What has worked for you? What are the challenges?