Mentorship Program
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Mentorship provides a unique professional development opportunity for all involved. Mentors gain fresh insights and enhance leadership skills, while mentees receive tailored career guidance. A mentorship program fosters knowledge sharing, strengthens connections across teams, and promotes a culture of learning and growth.
About
The University of Alberta mentorship program provides guidance in the development of meaningful mentor-mentee relationships. This initiative offers faculties, departments, and teams a clear structure and best practices that they can use to create impactful developmental partnerships in their areas.
Commitment
With the assistance of Organizational Development and Talent Management, the faculty, department or unit takes the lead to identify:
- Mentors: Experienced professionals with valuable insights to share
- Mentees: Individuals eager to enhance their skills and grow in their roles
Mentorship champions in the faculty, department or unit also:
- secure sponsorship of senior leadership
- socialize the program in their area
- solicit applications
- match mentors and mentees (often done by a group of senior leaders)
- celebrate the successes of participants
The Organizational Development and Talent Management team (HRHSE) supports the program by providing:
- A structure and best practices to guide the mentorship journey
- An orientation session to clarify expectations and equip participants with tools for success
- Progress monitoring and troubleshooting advice to ensure a rewarding experience for both mentors and mentees
- Evaluation and iterative development to incorporate participant learnings into the program design
BENEFITS
Why Offer a Mentorship Program?
For Mentees:
- Skill development: Gain expertise and build skills in your area of interest with mentor guidance
- Career development: Expand networks, enhance communication and problem-solving skills, and receive support for short-term career goals leading to long-term success
For Mentors:
- Leadership skills: Strengthen leadership through guiding and motivating others
- Personal growth: Gain fresh perspectives, encouraging self-reflection and growth
For the Organization:
- Community building: Foster connections and strengthen the professional community
- Engagement & retention: Boost employee engagement, retention, and commitment through valued participation
SCHEDULE
Month 0:
Kick-Off Meeting
Month 1 ~ 6:
Mentorship meetings AT LEAST once a month
(ODTM conducts pulse check at Month 3 and Month 5)
Month 7
ODTM conducts program evaluation