Documents
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Starting off on the Right Paw
Initial Conversation Guide
This document is meant to be an exercise to ensure that both the mentee and mentor have clearly defined expectations and goals. *This document was adapted from the UGA Mentor Program (mentor.uga.edu)
Guiding Mentoring Principles
These guiding mentoring principles will help each mentee and mentor lay a solid foundation for their mentorship. *This document was developed by the UGA Mentor Program (mentor.uga.edu)
For Mentees
Developing SMART Goals
Articulating clear goals is critical to the success of a mentorship relationship. Use this resource to craft your SMART goals and to develop a goal-oriented mindset. *This document was developed by the UGA Mentor Program (mentor.uga.edu)
Knowing Your Skills
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) developed a definition and identified competencies/career readiness skills associated with career readiness for the new college graduate. Discuss with your mentor how to enhance these competencies. *This document was developed by the UGA Mentor Program (mentor.uga.edu)
Questions to Ask Your Mentor
Not quite sure of potential questions you can ask your UGA Staff Mentor? Don't worry; we have you covered. Use this resource as a guide to strategically plan for your mentoring interactions. *This document was adapted from the UGA Mentor Program.
Mentoring Conversation Guide
Use this guide to strategically prepare and plan your discussions with your UGA Staff Mentor. This is a great resource to help your drive your mentoring relationship! *This document was adapted from the UGA Mentor Program.
Professional Development Plan
This template provides a way for Staff Mentees to document their goals and ideate on how they will accomplish these goals.
How Can A Mentor Help Me?
Use this resource to reflect on your needs, interests, and goals to determine how a mentor can assist you on your personal and professional journey. *Resource provided by UGA Mentor Program.
For Mentors
Grow Model Resource
The GROW Model is a simple yet powerful framework for structuring your coaching or mentoring sessions. *This document was developed by the UGA Mentor Program (mentor.uga.edu)
Nace Mentoring Guide
A concise introduction to mentoring along with best practices.
Identifying Mentoring Motivation
These worksheets will help mentors determine their true motivation for pursuing a mentoring relationship and whether they are prepared to embark upon the relationship. Worksheets are adapted from 'The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships' by Lois J. Zachary (2012).
Mentoring Skills Inventory
This worksheet will help staff mentors prioritize the skills they need to learn to be an effective mentor by evaluating their comfort and passion for relevant skills.
Mentoring Skills Learning Plan
This worksheet can be used after you have completed the Mentoring Skills Inventory worksheet. This will help you create a learning plan based off of the top skills you identified from the Mentoring Skills Inventory.
For Mentees and Mentors
Closure Conversation Guide
Use this guide to facilitate a closure conversation and celebrate the end of your successful mentorship. *This document was developed by the UGA Mentor Program (mentor.uga.edu)
Reflection Questions
This list of potential questions was designed to help staff mentors reflect on their mentorship experience together and the goals of the mentee.
Suggested Activities and Discussion Topics
Looking for activities or topics to discuss with your mentoring connection? This list of suggestions will equip you with numerous ideas! *Adapted from the UGA Mentor Program.
Mentoring Articles