A Guide to Effective Mentoring
Influence Mentoring designed and developed this Guide for our Mentors in support of their Protégés. The Guide is divided into five distinct (but connected) Pillars, each such Pillar reflecting an important characteristic of the Influence Mentoring program. The principles of each Pillar are also reflected in one or more of the Videos that accompany this Guide. We are honoured that these Videos feature voices from our community.
Acknowledging Strengths and Perspectives
How can Mentors best ensure they acknowledge the Protégé's strengths, experiences, and perspectives?
Building a Network
How can a Mentor ensure they best support their Protégé as they build their own personal and professional networks?
Experience Real Life Situations
Why is it important for Protégés to experience real-life situations life a workplace environment or a job interview?
Mentoring Indigenous Youth
How can Mentors (especially non-Indigenous) ensure they "hear" their Protégés' stories?
Protégé Led Approach
Why might it be important for Protégés to take the lead in selecting their Mentor and driving engagement throughout the mentoring partnership?
Seeing Role Models From Our Community
How important is it for our youth to see successful role models from our community?
Social Capital
If "social capital" is based on confidence, how best can Mentors support their Protégés to develop real confidence?
The Mentoring Experience
Can you speak to your own experiences as a Protégé or Mentor?
Transferring Knowledge Through Mentorship
Why is it important to continue the oral practice of sharing and transferring knowledge with the next generation?
Virtual Mentoring Across Turtle Island
Is it important to learn about other communities across Turtle Island – how might a virtual national mentoring program help that?
Why Protégés Should Consider Influence
What advice would you give someone considering taking part in an Influence Mentoring program?