WBS Mentoring Programme: Pre-Induction Information
To make the most of your induction and to allow for a smoother session, please read / review the following documents, as outlined in your joining instructions. NB: Your understanding, answers and observations will be needed, to participate in the online induction:
- Watch the Role Play: A Mentoring Relationship! make notes in preparation of induction (see below)
- (Optional) Watch the Cultural Awareness recording (link below)
- Read prior to induction: Programme Responsibilities - "How can you help?" (.pdf version).
- Read prior to induction: Vision, Mission and Values.
1. Role Play video
Observe this interaction between a WBS Mentee & Mentor. see: A Mentoring Relationship!
When watching the short video (5mins) please make notes and consider the following:-
- What do you observe about the relationship between the Mentor and the Mentee?
- Why do you think she didn’t get the job?
- Who do you think is driving this relationship?
- If you were a Mentee what would you like to hear?
- What questions could the Mentor ask to help the Mentee?
IMPORTANT: Participants will be asked to answer questions and discuss further at the online induction.
2. Watch: Cultural Awareness: [1 hour]
This recording will help set the foundation and extend your understanding for the small break-out group work. It is optional. Note, break-out rooms will include a mix of mentors and mentees.
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3. Read "Programme Responsibilities - How can you help?"
Click here to read the presentation![pre induction](pre_induction_day_2022.png?maxWidth=774)
4. Vision, Mission, Values and WBS Mentoring Definition
There are many different understandings of mentoring. To help clarify what we mean by mentoring, we have a WBS definition. Click on the image below to read.Link opens in a new window
Induction Agenda
- How to use wbslive (to commence 2mins prior to start of session, to ensure a prompt start)
- Welcome
- Cultural Awareness
- Mentee Panel
- A Mentoring Relationship (pre-watched)
- How to be an Effective Mentee / Mentor
- How can I help? (quiz / pre-read above)
- Questions | Feedback
- Relationship Connections
- Close
Additional Information: 2022 Induction and Matching Information
Breakout Activity One: Cultural Awareness Case Study
Breakout Activity Two: How to be Effective
Helpful templates and links:
Suggest to prepare for or straight after induction: Objectives & Outcomes (.doc) - for MenteesLink opens in a new window (or even Mentors) - prepare 2-3 objectives / outcomes for your first meeting / interaction. Do not send to WBS; this is private to you.
We will also refer to the following documents during the online induction. To help with context, please take a look at the following helpful templates, you might like to consider sharing with your mentor. Please read/review prior to induction.
- Contracting & Expectation Frameworks (.PDF) / (.DOC) - suggested tool to help with contracting and setting boundaries
- How I like to converse (.PDF) / (.DOC) - findings of which you might like to share with your mentor/mentee
- Mentoring Session Template - for Mentees (.PDF)Link opens in a new window / (.DOC)Link opens in a new window
- Mentoring Session Template - for Mentors (.PDF)Link opens in a new window / (.DOC)Link opens in a new window
- Top 10 Expectations & ResponsibilitiesLink opens in a new window - For Mentors & Mentees
Legal Documents / Notices:
- WBS Mentee Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) (.PDF) / (.DOC)
- WBS Mentor Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) (.PDF) / (.DOC)
- WBS Mentoring Programme best practice with regard to Conflicts of Interest (.PDF) / (.DOC)
- WBS Global Mentoring Programme Privacy NoticesLink opens in a new window
- Alumni, Donor and Stakeholders Privacy NoticeLink opens in a new window