Congratulations on being successfully matched as part of the UIS’ mentoring scheme 2022–2023
The five recommended units below outline a mentoring learning journey to support your 9-month mentoring partnership.
What happens next?
To kick off your mentoring relationship, it is recommended you complete Units 1 and 2 and join Rinku at a mentoring workshop (Unit 3)
Tuesday, 13 September from 10:30–12:30
Recommended mentoring learning journey: for mentors and mentees (August 2022–May 2023)
Unit one: Self-taught – mentoring guide
Complete by Wednesday 10 August 2022
To consider the ground rules, boundaries and expectations with your mentoring partner and avoid any misunderstandings and frustrations further down the line, please start your mentoring journey by reading the PPD Mentoring Guide.
Unit two: Self-taught – mentoring resources
Complete by Wednesday 31 August 2022
To maximise the mentoring experience, take a look at our mentoring resource hub here:
For mentors:
For mentees:
Goal setting:
It’s highly recommended that mentees set their goals/purpose before their first conversation with the mentor.
These tools will help you to identify your goals for mentoring:
Understanding what you want out of your mentoring relationship
Goal setting guide for mentees
The-Mentorloop-Goal-Setting-Framework
Examples of mentorship goals for Mentees and Mentors
Unit three: Virtual via Teams – mentoring workshop
Two-hour session, Tuesday, 13 September 2022 10:30 to 12:30
To give your mentoring relationship the best chance of success, join Rinku for a Virtual mentoring in practice workshop.
Unit four: (Self arranged) – first meeting between mentor and mentee
Complete by Wednesday 28 September 2022
Arrange your first meeting after attending the mentoring workshop
During the first mentoring conversation it’s important to start building a good relationship. The questions (see page 13 of mentoring guide) may help you get to know each other and establish a solid basis from which to build a positive mentoring relationship.
Agree on SMART objectives and outcomes (see page 14, 15 of mentoring guide)
Note: It’s recommended that mentees drive the relationship
Unit five: Virtual via Teams – informal monthly catch ups
From Oct 2022- May 2023: every second Wednesday of the month from 11:00–11:45
To support you through the 9 monthly mentoring partnership, we will run monthly informal coffee morning sessions for mentors and mentees.