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2019 EMPOWER-U MENTORING CIRCLEMentoring Program Partners:City Circle:Pennoni, Philadelphia 1900 Market St, Suite #300Bernstein1735 Market St, Suite 3800Suburb Circle:Amerigas/UGIKing of Prussia 460 N. Gulph RdKing of Prussia, PA 19046(See page 7 for venue details!)TABLE OF CONTENTS:PROGRAM OVERVIEWDEFINING A MENTEEDEFINING A MENTORRULES AND EXPECTATIONSSTRUCTURE OF SESSIONSMEETING DATESPROGRAM OVERVIEWPOWER’s Empower-U Mentoring Circle Mentoring Program is a unique opportunity to develop future leaders in a confidential and intimate forum, which allows for the free exchange of lessons learned from experience, first-hand advice from today’s leaders and discussions around topics that will accelerate women’s full potential in the workplace.What is Mentoring?A practice that empowers individuals to achieve professional and personal goals with the support and guidance of another individual who has a different level of experience.An opportunity for individuals to increase self-awareness, maximize potential, to develop skills, improve performance and become the best version of themselves. A focused, results-oriented relationship that requires confidentiality, openness, courage and commitment to development goals.What is Mentoring Circle?A mentoring circle is a support group with the same developmental goals as traditional mentoring, but offers more diverse perspectives, advice and insight.Advantages of Group MentoringHearing stories and experiences from all mentees and mentors allow for multiple perspectives, greater advice, and a more diverse array of ideas.Expands your professional and personal support networks.Allows you to learn from the challenges, success and failure of others.Encourages teamwork and creative problem solving.Increases confidence and improves leadership skillsDEFINING A MENTEEA mentee is an individual, who is committed to furthering her professional development and eager to learn from other individuals’ unique experiences and perspectives.Role of a MenteeStudentOpenly accepts new information and advice from mentors and menteesContributes to conversation, being careful not to dominatePoses questions to mentors and menteesFriendKeeps all discussions confidentialExpresses appreciation for support of mentors and menteesIs honest and willing to share personal experiences, advice, knowledge, concerns and insightsFacilitatorTakes initiative to lead a session and prepare beforehandSends out a relevant article, video, etc. at least a week and a half before session you are scheduled to facilitate, to get mentees and mentors thinking about the topicKeeps group on track and engaged in discussion, making sure to cover the agreed upon topicEncourages all mentees to contribute, rather than one mentee to dominate conversationBenefits of Being a MenteeSharpens leadership, communication and problem-solving skillsIncreases confidence, job satisfaction and opportunities to leadProvides a strong network of support in times of change and/or stressful situations, that lasts far beyond the program’s durationExpands perspective of professional world and encourages open mindedness to new ways of thinkingDEFINING A MENTORA mentor is an experienced individual who relates to another individual with a different level of experience and helps to support, advise and encourage another individual’s development, in a mutually beneficial relationship.Roles of a MentorSupporterKeeps all discussions confidentialOffers encouragement and builds confidenceProvides informal emotional supportMakes herself available outside of the class and is responsive to emails from menteesGuideHelps Mentee Facilitator to stay on track and offers post-session debriefClarifies feelings and ideas of mentees during discussionsPromotes self-awarenessAdvisorProvides knowledge and discusses her own experiencesProbes mentees to dig deeper during discussionsSuggests challenging ideas and other perspectivesSuggests helpful resourcesBenefits of Being a MentorOpportunity to give back to other women professionalsPlay an active role in increasing the number of women in leadership positions in the regionImproves communication, coaching and listening skillsExpands perspective and allows a better understanding of the challenges up and coming leaders face in the workplaceExpands professional networkRULES AND EXPECTATIONS: The Empower-U Mentoring Circle Mentoring Program has been made possible, thanks to our supportive sponsors and members! We ask that you take this commitment very seriously, as each mentee plays an integral role in the success of the program. We have put together the following guidelines in order to set the ground rules, so that everyone is clear about what we feel will enable each mentee to achieve her goals.Attendance and TimelinessA critical component to the achievement of each mentee’s goals, is building a foundation of trust within the circle. In order for that to happen, consistent attendance is essential. We ask that you treat these sessions as you would a client meeting or other work commitment, arriving on time, every time. Mark calendar now with all of the sessions, making sure to take into account the travel time munication ProtocolYou will receive emails from the POWER Management Office (office@) as well as from fellow group mentees and mentors. The expectation is that you respect deadlines and reply promptly to these emails.It is expected that you attend all sessions, but should an unforeseen conflict arise, please contact office@ and that month’s mentee facilitator as soon as possible. Respect and ConfidentialityConfidentiality, openness and honesty play key roles in allowing the group to establish a strong bond. What is said during the discussions stays within the circle. We also ask that you are respectful and willing to consider others’ perspectives. Each mentee is expected to contribute to the discussion, as the group will benefit from hearing all perspectives. Please be cautious not to monopolize the conversation, and be sure to respect the mentee facilitator’s role of keeping the discussion on topic.Initiative and ResponsibilityAs a mentee, you may have the opportunity to facilitate one of the sessions. This is a growth experience that will help you build your leadership and communication skills. Please take some time to prepare and send out a relevant article, video, etc., at least a week and a half ahead of time, to get your circle thinking about the topic. The article or video will be used to get the discussion started at the meeting which you sign up to facilitate. STRUCTURE OF SESSIONSMentees and mentors are expected to arrive at the designated meeting location at 4:00pm and we’ll get started promptly at 4:30pm. It’s essential that you arrive on time.The first 30 minutes will be used for networking, helping yourself to food and refreshments, and settling in.The session will start promptly at 4:30pm, at which time each mentee will give a 1 minute update on current events going on in her professional life, along with a challenge associated with the discussion topic of the day.The month’s assigned facilitator will then introduce the topic and begin the discussion on the assigned topic and any reading material or video that she emailed out beforehand. From there, the group will discuss specific personal challenges related to the topic, look to the mentors for advice and continue the conversation until 6:45pm.The mentee facilitator will make sure that the discussion stays on topic and that everyone is contributing. She will step in if a mentee is going off topic or monopolizing the conversation. The mentors will also be available to assist the mentee facilitator if necessary.In some sessions, at the classes’ request, we may have a subject matter expert join the conversation and offer advice.After each session we encourage each facilitator to post on social media. MEETING DATESCITY CIRCLE:Pennoni, PhiladelphiaBernstein, Philadelphia SUBURB CIRCLE:Amerigas/UGI, King of PrussiaPlease see below note on meeting locationsMeeting Dates:Kick Off! March 6, 2019 Meet & Mingle at CBIZMarch 27, 2019April 24, 2019May 29, 2019June 26, 2019July 31, 2019No August Meeting Will Be HeldSeptember 25, 2019October 2019 Volunteer ProjectOctober 30, 2019November 27, 2019No December Meeting Will Be HeldJanuary 29, 2020Celebration Date* Meeting Dates:Kick Off! March 5, 2019 Meet & Mingle at Firstrust Bank ArdmoreMarch 19, 2019 (Amerigas/UGI)April 16, 2019 (The Ave)May 21, 2019 (The Ave)June 18, 2019 (The Ave)July 16, 2019 (The Ave)No August Meeting Will Be HeldSeptember 17, 2019 (The Ave)October 2019 Volunteer ProjectOctober 15, 2019 (The Ave)November 19, 2019 (The Ave)No December Meeting Will Be HeldJanuary 21, 2020 (The Ave)Celebration Date* **Please note!**The March 19th meeting will be held at the Amerigas/UGI Offices. All other meetings will be held at The Ave - 555 S. Goddard Blvd., King of Prussia, PA 19406.? The Ave is across the street from AmeriGas/UGI corporate office.*Date to be determined by mentees ................
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