GEA/Mentoring
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[edit] Mentoring
The GEA Mentor program is intended to connect second year students active in GEA to a mentor within the business community. The ultimate goal of the relationship is to be outlined initially between each mentor and mentee on a case-by-case basis. An assigned GEA officer will be in charge of the continuing program in accordance with the needs of the association's members. He/she will reach out to the community to seek new mentors, promote the program within the MBA program, facilitate communications between individuals, etc.
[edit] The Mentee Handbook
Adapted from a presentation by Lindsay Brust
[edit] Purpose of the Mentoring Program
The purpose of the Mentoring Program is to create a voluntary relationship between students of the Deming Center and the business community leaders to promote development of students with entrepreneurial aspirations. It provides a mutually beneficial opportunity for students and entrepreneurs to learn form each others' varied experiences.
[edit] Benefits of Having a Mentor
- It supplements Classroom education.
- Mentors can offer real-world perspective based on experience and expertise.
- It provides guidance about career choice with advice, insights, learning, and guidance.
- Flexibility within the program allows students and mentors to meet when mutually available.
- It leads to increased networking.
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[edit] What is a Mentoring Relationship?
Relationships can vary in time commitment. Ranging from monthly lunch meetings to in depth weekly meetings, the decision is up to the mentor and their respective mentee. Some students offer to help with mentors' business projects while others observe working meetings. Other students choose to use mentors as a coach and a sounding board. The flexible nature of a mentorship allows both the student and mentor to structure the relationship according to individual preferences.
[edit] 6 Habits for an Effective Relationship (adapted from Joan Boykin, 2008)
- Understand the importance of good questions.
- Have strong beliefs but remain malleable.
- Adopt a long term perspective.
- Be open to topics not on your short term agenda.
- Follow up by showing interest in your mentor. Stay in touch.
- Do the work; do not make the mentor do it.
