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The purpose of this one-day workshop is to present the basic skills and tools to develop, engage and conclude an effective mentoring partnership.

Anticipated Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this interactive workshop participants will be able to:

• describe the value of participating in a formal mentoring relationship and identify the benefits of mentoring to the mentor, partner, and organization;
• conduct a personal self-assessment to determine readiness for a mentoring relationship;
• outline various methods to engage in mentoring and use strategies to implement in a partnership;
• describe fundamental mentoring functions, roles, and responsibilities;
• identify the stages of a mentoring partnership and use the skills associated with each stage;
• facilitate mentoring conversations using power questions, active listening, and coaching and feedback skills;
• understand the potential barriers and challenges associated with mentoring and implement strategies to reduce or eliminate their impact; and
• recognize generational and gender differences associated with mentoring and recommend practice or strategy to build effective mentoring relationships across generations and across genders.

Workshop Format

Participants are organized into pairs and small groups for the practical training and consultation activities. Each participant will be asked to partner with another workshop participant to engage in a real-time mentoring interaction. The workshop relies strongly on interactive methods designed to maximize adult learning and model effective training.

Participants will be involved in lectures, communication skill exercises, role plays, training leadership opportunities, curriculum development, peer mentoring, and other experiential activities.

Target Audience

Persons who expect to be involved in a formal mentoring relationship either as a mentor, a partner or mentor program leader with other adults.

Pre-requisites

Discussion with employer or supervisor regarding expectations for the workshop and arrangement for a plan to report back.

Credit and Certification

Participants who attend a complete workshop will receive a Certificate of Completion. Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit is also available through the Canadian Counselling Association.

The fee for this workshop includes all instructional costs, resource materials, nutrition breaks, breakfast, lunch, and post-session consultation.

A discount is available for two or more persons from the same organization.

In Victoria: This seminar will be held in the Queenswood Centre in Victoria, British Columbia (map and directions). Accommodation is available at the Queenswood Centre. Room rates range from $50-$70/nite. To reserve a room call 1.250.477.3822. (The Centre does not accept credit cards.).

Single rooms (semi-private bath) are also available at the nearby University of Victoria at $47.75/night, including taxes and breakfast, or $57.75 for a twin bed room; or $180/nite for a four bedroom suite; limited private accommodation is also available on the University campus at Craigdarroch House ($78.88/nite including breakfast). Call Housing Services at (250) 721-8395 for reservations. (Note: housing prices may be subject to change by June, 2009.)

For other accommodation in Victoria, including B & B's and hotels close to the workshop, call Victoria Tourism at 1-800-663-3883 or visit their website at www.tourismvictoria.com.

The workshop location is about 15 minutes from downtown hotels.