Working Across SIG Leadership and Gail Davidson, RN, BSN, OCN Surgical Oncology SIG Ex-Officio Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.» John Crosby What is Mentoring?
What is Mentoring? Encouraging Nurturing Supporting Coaching Empowering Role Modeling Facilitator/Counselor/Advisor Mentoring definition A wise and trusted counselor or teacher Mentoring is the process by which an experienced person provides guidance, support, and encouragement to a less experienced person. A mentoring relationship is based on consideration, camaraderie, commonality, and confidentiality Ratnapalan, S. Mentoring in Medicine, Canadian Family Medicine. 56(2) 198. Description of Mentoring Deliberate, intentional learning Acknowledges successes and failures Value in sharing experiences Process matures over time Joint Venture, Shared Responsibility www.managementhelp.org
What does it take? Interest in the growth of the individual Interest in the project Commitment Confidence Payoff personal satisfaction Does it ever end? The relationship changes, you both move on, but may continue a relationship on a different level. Characteristics of a Mentor A desire to help Have had positive experiences Good reputation for developing others Time and Energy Up-to-date Knowledge Learning attitude Demonstrated effective mentoring skills www.sonic.net/~mfreeman/mentor Characteristics of a Protégé or Mentee Committed to expanding capability Open and receptive Able to accept feedback Willingness to apply learning Focused on achieving results Able to communicate and cooperate Knows when to ask for help Accepts personal responsibility and commitment www.sonic.net/~mfreeman/mentor
Benefits of Mentoring Mentor Expand networks Transference of Expertise and Experience Translate values/strategies into actions Invest in the Future Mentee Expand networks Create personal developmental plans Build knowledge and skills Engage in growth relationships www.ons.org/membership/mentoring Models Apprentice Model Hierarchy of professional positions Cloning Model Role Modeling Nurturing Model Safe, open, personal Friendship Model Mentor and mentee are close/same professional level, peers Ratnapalan, S. Mentoring in Medicine, Canadian Family Medicine. 56(2) 198. ONS Mentoring Opportunities Member to Member Mentoring Advocacy Mentoring Future Leader Mentoring Diversity Mentoring Student Mentoring Special Interest Group Mentoring Abstract Mentoring Leadership Development Institute
How do you begin? Formal (ONS) Program Position -enroll @ mentorship site -define learning needs -search for a mentor match -match commits to relationship -review needs, plan time SIG Leadership -elected/choose to lead -define learning needs -look to coordinator/ex officio -coordinator/ex officio invested -review needs, plan time My Experience as a New SIG Elect Working Across SIG Leadership & Patricia Frank, RN, BSN, OCN
Leaders Are They Mentors Too? Leaders / Mentors What are the Difference or are they the same? Leaders Competent, supportive, caring, honest, determined, independent, fair, visionary, integrity, ambitious, loyal Mentors Role model, competent, guides, accountable, committed, feedback, good listener, counselor, critiques, resource person Why did you run for the position of Coordinator Elect/Coordinator Wanted to get more active in the National Level Did not want to see my SIG without leadership Felt I could make a difference No one else volunteer I was asked to run or moved into the position
1 Election 3 Positions 4 Years SIG Coordinator - Elect Learning, Support, Leadership Development Coordinator Communication, Leadership,, Team Builder, Planner Ex- Offico Leadership Transition, Resource Person and Mentor Coordinator- Elect Assist Coordinator Familiarize yourself with SIG Policies & Procedures Perform Jobs Delegated to you Articles, Presentations, Work Group, Special Projects Points for of Coordinator-Elect Keep them in the loop even before election by including them in conference calls, decision- making & emails Give them a task, small to start with, let them know you are available to help or answer questions if needed, but they will be responsible for this job Review the monthly to do s list with them, and what is needed to help the Editor with the newsletter Share the annual report with them, ask them to help recruit speakers and topics for IOL or Congress, let them act as chair for one of your conference calls Always ask their opinion and how they would respond to questions and problems about the SIG. Value their input Carole Martz Past Breast Cancer Coordinator
Coordinator Responsibilities Abide by the Bylaws and policies of ONS Strategic Plan Communication communiqué, telephone, emails Conduct Business Annual report, yearly planning meeting Leadership Development- ONS leadership Training, succession plan RESPONSIBILITY FOR SIG COORDINATOR Nurture and groom successors to take over the helm when you step down What is your answer? You have completed your two years as coordinator. This means no more reports, checklists, articles, meetings and all the other responsibilities associated with the role. You are free. True or False?
Ex-Officos Be Happy But your job is not done yet Abide by ONS Bylaw s and Policies Strategic Plan Communication transfer records Leadership Development advisory capacity Conduct Business Be available if leadership needs you Time Flies With a Great Leadership Team 1 st Year Coordinator, Coordinator-Elect, Editor, Web Administrator 2 nd Year Coordinator, Ex- Offico, Editor, Web Administrator i t 3 rd Year Coordinator, Coordinator-Elect, Editor, Web Administrator 4 th Year Coordinator, Ex- Offico, Editor, Web Administrator Home Care SIG 2005 I hope your journey thru your four years is as special as mine was. Remember you will never be along. Doors will open for you, strangers will become special friends, and the memories you make will be always with you.