A Framework for Mentoring Entrepreneurs

A Framework for Mentoring Entrepreneurs

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  A Framework forMentoring Entrepreneurs. Basic Principles & Example By: Ms. Funmi Ade. MPhil, FIC.
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  Enterprise Mentoring: Background Thisshort presentation, is a quick guide & example of a framework for organizations engaged in business mentoring. It outlines a template for delivery, training & monitoring business mentoring but can be adapted for most types of adult mentoring.
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  Basic Principles • ClearCommunication • Scope & Boundaries • Relaxed & voluntary • Objective & Goals • Agreement & Commitment • Mutual Respect & Willingness. • Training & Awareness • Outcomes Basic Principles Scope & Boundaries Objective & Goals Clear Communication Relaxed & Voluntary Mutual Respect & Willingness Outcomes Agreement & Commitment Training & Awareness
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  Mentor Details Mentor Name Profile( a short summary; include mentoring and general experience, highest qualification) Location or Address (for mentoring purposes) Telephone Email Mentor Personal Message: Clear Communication (a)
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  Mentee Details Company Name Profile Location/Address Telephone Email Named Contact/s Mentee Personal Message: Clear Communication (b)
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  Mentoring Details Mentoring Aim(no more than 50 words) Mentoring Objective (no more than 75 words) Agreed Start Date Agreed End Date Hours/Days to be Deployed Mentoring Methods (list all) Sign & Date Mentor Mentee Organization Agreement & Commitment
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  Discussion/Activity 1 CompletionDate Person/s Responsible Anticipated Outcome (mentor & mentee initial each activity & outcome) As many activities as needed Activity 2 Completion Date Person/s Responsible Anticipated Outcome Mutual Respect & Willingness
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  1.How much hasyour knowledge increased in the topics under review Outcomes should match activities 80- 100% 61-79% 50- 60% 40- 49% Below 40% 2.How much has your knowledge increased in the topics under review 3.How much has your knowledge increased in the topics under review 4.How much has your knowledge increased in the topics under review Outcomes (a)
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  How useful didyou find to Activity 1 (Date) Excellent Very useful useful Not very useful Not at all useful How useful did you find Activity 2 How useful did you find Activity 3 How useful did you find Activity 4 Or Outcomes (b)
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  Ground Rules: Mentors Confidentiality:Must treat all information, discussion and activities confidential Progress Reports: Mentors to keep Organization (named contact) informed within …..days) after each meeting, with Mentee. This will consist of no more than a 2- 3 sentences, to keep Open Accelerator up- to- date with progress. Problems: Mentoring is a relationship building development tool, based on mutual trust. Discuss any perceived relationship problems with the mentee first and seek resolution. Failing this, any difficulties, or issues arising from the programme, the relationship with the Mentee or lapses that could affect the outcomes or objects, should be notified by telephone, email or face- to face meeting as quickly as possible. Changes: Changes to the agreed activity plan maybe made with the Mentee and communicated within 1 week of the said change, for management purposes. This need not be more than a sentence. Cancellations: If for any reason the Mentor is unable to make it to an arranged meeting, whether by phone, Skype or face -to- face, the Mentee must be notified as soon as possible. Scope & Boundaries (a)
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  Ground Rules: Mentees Problems:Mentoring is a relationship building, development tool. Discuss any perceived relationship problems with the Mentor, first and seek resolution. Failing this, any difficulties, or issues arising from the programme, the relationship with the Mentor, or lapses that could affect the outcomes or objects, should be notified by telephone, email or face- to face meeting as quickly as possible Changes: Changes to the agreed activity plan maybe made with the Mentor Cancellations: If for any reason the Mentee is unable to make an arranged meeting, whether by phone, Skype or face -to- face, the Mentee and/or Open A must be notified as soon as possible. You are required to sign Activity Sheets and provide quick feedback to enable xxxxxxxxxxx provide an excellent service to you (Mentee). Scope & Boundaries (b)
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  The Mentor’s Role: Mentorsact as a support mechanism for mentees to discuss perceived problems, barriers or challenges. The Mentor will often bring their knowledge, insight and experience into activities, by discussing methods, solutions and signposting, to enable the Mentee arrive at their own decisions about the best method of action needed to arrive at a defined goal. The Mentor’s role is non – directional, in other words, the role does not consist of hard advice, opinion, or the provision of solutions. Xxxxxxxx (adapt) sees mentoring as a human and organizational development tool to facilitate reflective thinking, improve performance and achieve results, with the guidance of individuals that are trained or experienced in doing so. They often come from business backgrounds to enable an understanding of the challenges facing Mentees Training & Awareness
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  Scope of Support •For the purposes of (xxxxxx programme name) a definition of mentoring has been developed to help mentors and mentees understand their role and responsibilities. • Open Accelerator sees mentoring as a human and organizational development tool to facilitate reflective thinking, improve performance and achieve results, with the guidance of individuals that are trained or experienced in doing so. They often come from business backgrounds to enable an understanding of the challenges facing mentees • The Mentor may act as a sounding board, sparring partner to challenge the Mentee into “thinking outside the box”. • Mentors act as a support mechanism for mentees to discuss perceived problems, barriers or challenges, with the aim of achieving clarity of purpose. • The Mentor will often bring their knowledge, insight and experience into activities, by discussing methods, solutions and signposting, to enable the Mentee arrive at their own decisions about the best method of action, needed to arrive at a defined goal. Clear Communication (a)
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  • Mentors requireexcellent listening skills, communication skills, relationship building skills, respect and understanding of the Mentee. • The mentor uses positive language always, to help build the confidence and trust of the Mentee. • A Mentor achieves a result/s when the Mentor is able to help steer the mentoring programme, with the full commitment of the Mentee, to achieve outcomes that are tangible and measurable. Outside Scope of Support 1. Personal/ private advice and discussion 2. Telling the Mentee “what to do” 3. Promoting or marketing their own business, skills or professionalism 4. Canvassing for business, for self or others 5. Conducting work on behalf of Mentee. • The Mentor’s role is non – directional, in other words, the role does not consist of hard advice, opinion or the provision of solutions. • Using open questions is a good way to generate productive discussion and get the mentee thinking outside the box Clear Communication (b)
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  Presentation by Ms.Funmi Ade All rights reserved. March 2017. Download free word/ pdf on Slideshare.