Discussion Board Thread Four
Re: Mentors
Definition:
“Organizational Management & Leadership A Christian Perspective” defines a mentor as “individuals that provide career guidance, advice, help with obstacles along the way and can explain off culture and politics or give insight into how to make a presentation to different managers within the organization.”
Satterlee, A. (2013). Organizational Management & Leadership A Christian Perspective. (2nd ed.). Raleigh: Synergistics International Inc. Summary: Shreya Roy is a writer for The Economic Times. In her article, “5 Ways to look for a Mentor at the Workplace,” Roy explains how to look for a mentor in any workplace, and how having a mentor can teach employees to stand out. Roy has five
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Taking a look at previous teachers and managers can really help broaden your horizons in the search for a mentor. Especially if this person from the past has a lot of knowledge on the current position the protégé holds.
The third step in Roy’s plan is “choose wisely.” This is quite possibly the most important step in this entire process. Just because someone has offered to be a mentor, does not mean they are capable of the job. What if the mentor was mean and rude to their protégé? The protégé would probably have a hard time learning from them, or even grow to resent the mentor. Do not settle for a mentor. Find a mentor has had great success in the past.
The forth step in Roy’s plan is “have something to offer in return.” No, this does not mean pay the mentor for their time. However, there are other things a protégé can do to thank the mentor. Take the time to thank mentors, respect them, and give them credit when they have helped bring success. Protégés should be more than willing to help the mentor if they ever need it. Also, protégés should have an interest in the mentor even when they are not teaching
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Most people could also use a mentor in their daily lives to help guide them. As Christians, we have the perfect mentor in the Lord. We even have a manual from our mentor on how to live our lives. 2 Timothy 3:16 says “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in the righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16 explains how scripture came to us from Him, and that it is here for our training. All Christians should feel comforted knowing that we have a mentor that is constantly looking out for us, and will always be there to show us the
Much like Mike, I have had some amazing academic mentors that were not afraid to get down in the trenches with me and ask what I was trying to say. I had Ms. Lewis my freshmen year of high school, she would sit down with me and rip apart my paper and rework it as necessary. During my senior year of high school, I had the privilege of taking a U.W. English class that was a seminar format where the instructor would frequently conference with us, and he gave me the tools to continue my education. However, something we all need to remember, especially at PLU, is to not be afraid to be a mentor to someone else. In life, we are all teachers. We tell one another our stories, and by doing that we are teaching them what it is like to look at the world through our lens.
We will be interweaving the experiences Maxine Clark used in business throughout her career and how those experiences measure within the Career Stage Model as discussed in Chapter 17. Each of the team members will be discussing one of the four stages of the model in depth with many examples not only from Ms. Clark but other corporations as well. Our overall focus for each stage will be in the discussion of mentoring programs. We will provide examples and professional studies that discuss the differences between a formal mentor program or an informal mentor program. Below are the four stages and the team members that will be presenting each.
Mentoring program becomes instrumental and breakdown barriers as employees are interacting and carrying out the organization’s vision. This allows employees to interact with employees of different cultures and backgrounds with the goal that one will learn more about the individual.
There is little scientific knowledge when it comes to mentoring effects on future outcomes; in addition posing confusion as to how these programs continue to emerge. A major component in regards to program effectiveness is in measurement or evaluation of its structure (Deutsch, N., & Spencer, R., 2009). This is done by conducting surveys, focus groups, and interviews (Deutsch, N., & Spencer, R. (2009); Karcher, M., & Nakkula, M. (2010); Diehl, D. C., Howse, R. B., & Trivette, C. M. (2011); Osgood, 2012; Williams, 2011). Studies gives the researcher insight into knowledge that otherwise wouldn’t be known, in order to understand mentoring reactions and relationship styles better (Karcher, M., & Nakkula, M. (2010); Christens, B. D., & Peterson, N. A. (2012); Diehl et al., 2011; Leyton‐Armakan, J., Lawrence, E., Deutsch, N., Lee Williams, J., & Henneberger, A. (2012); Meyer, K. C., & Bouchey, H. A. (2010).
Petersmeyer, C.G. "Assessing the Need" in M. Newman, Beginning a Mentoring Program. Pittsburgh, PA: One Plus One, 1989, pp. 5-25.
Satterlee Anita. (2013), Organizational Management and Leadership: A Christian Perspective. 2Ed. Synergistics International Inc. Raleigh, NC
The Mentor is a character created to guide the Hero via protection and wisdom. This character leads to the success of the Hero (AN). In Harry Potter Albus Dumbledore acts as a mentor to the hero Harry Potter by giving advice about the Mirror of Erised, and not to dwell on it’s visions. (HP pg.213), giving Harry
...s educational advocates which help children make decisions concerning their education and also link them to positive educational experiences. Where parents are involved in the educational decision making process, mentors could still be a welcome resource.
Mentoring is an act of transferring the knowledge and expertise you have in a certain area to a less knowledgeable person through guidance and support. The aim of such relationship is for significant development and improvement in the weakened areas to facilitate professional success. The Harvard drop-out and richest man alive in the past three years Bill Gates once said, “As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others” (Taylor, 2015). Through all his success and achievement Bill had always credited his mentor Warren Buffet the most successful investor of the twentieth century. In 1991, they met through a dinner hosted by Gate’s mother while talking it became obvious that Warren holds all the business skills
My experience from having a mentor this past semester has been invaluable. I do not know who paired me with Randy Robb but whoever it is deserves a big pat on the back because the match could not have been better. Since meeting Mr. Robb I have picked up reading a couple books as well as articles/quotes from prominent speakers throughout history. My perspective on money and the workforce has changed for the better thanks to my readings. I discussed life goals with Mr. Robb and he shared his personal insight with me, as well as offering any advice he could. We have met 4 times this semester and I plan to return periodically as my time here in Lake Charles continues; both Mr. Robb and I are glad to know that we have the opportunity
I see myself initiating the introduction and building rapport. Most importantly, I would like to be able to articulate how mentoring me will be a worthwhile experience. I envision my mentee/mentor relationship being synergistic. The plan for my mentorship to be worthwhile experience is as follows.
It is all perfectly understandable, but that does not excuse the damage it does to protégé's ego, or wasting protégé's time. Such negligence can lead to protégés' feeling that their mentors do not value their relationship. At worst, they may withdraw from relationship or even leave the organization. At the least, they would be so annoyed or hurt that they would not be open to accepting any guidance. MANIPULATION BY MENTOR:
Mentor orientation can be described as “Employees who have seniority… to oversee new hires for a certain time-period and are ultimately responsible for providing much of the training that will take place at work.” (Taylor, 2011) This enables newly hired employees to receive consistent support after the formal orientation and 3 days on the job training. The mentoring support should be planned based on the lessons in the formal orientation program identified above. Since supervisors must continue to do work-related tasks association with leadership at the job-site, mentors can direct, supervise and help new employees refine skills needed to become successful and productive.
Mentoring is a strong educational tool and is very useful especially within the New York City Department of Education. It is a great way for experience teachers to pass down information. The one and one interaction is more lasting than reading it from a book. This method will allow a smooth transition for new teachers. There are a lot of procedures that are confusing to beginners and mentors can uncoil those kinks. Beginning teacher will also get the opportunity to experience different teaching styles and also decide what will work for them and what will not. Mentoring is a valuable asset in guiding person’s development.
Bakewell, Ken. "A Christian Approach to Management and Work." n.d. librarianscf. 30 March 2011 .