Mentoring for Leaders in the For Purpose Sector
Mentoring is a relationship that supports and encourages the personal leadership journey
of individuals and their organisations.
Community Waikato is offering a mentoring program designed to support and develop leaders in the for purpose sector across the Waikato region.
The programme matches Mentees with appropriate Mentors to support their individual growth. Mentees and Mentors will meet at least monthly over a six monthly period.
The programme will be co-ordinated and support provided to Mentors and Mentees by Sally Fenwick Ridley (Mentoring Coordinator) and Community Waikato. For more information please contact Sally sally@communitywaikato.org.nz
Along with your regular individual Mentee/Mentor meetings there are three sessions with other mentees and mentors over the six month period.
This years mentoring programme will start in April and run through till October 2025
What does it involve?
Mentees
The role of a Mentee is to learn and grow by being challenged, guided and supported by your Mentor.
For example:
By helping you to reflect on your current situation and focus areas
Being a sounding board for ideas and concerns
Sharing their knowledge, experience and toolkit
Making connections to relevant people and resources
Challenging and providing accountability
You will be matched with a mentor whose skills and experience overlap with your current needs. Together with your mentor you will work towards identifying focus areas and achieving a goal(s).
What you need to know:
it's a six month time commitment
your mentoring sessions are confidential between you and your mentor
there will be opportunities to network with others on the programme in person
Sally will be available for any assistance or support that may be required
To make the best use of this relationship you need to be ready for new or different ideas, be responsible for your own learning and actions and, respect your mentor’s time by being prepared for sessions.
We are in the process of developing a registration form, in the mean time please email sally@communitywaikato.org.nz to register your expression of interest
Mentors
As a Mentor you will be matched with a mentee whose current needs overlap with your skills and experience. Your role is to advise, support, guide and challenge your Mentee.
For example:
Helping your mentee to reflect on their current situation and goals
Being a sounding board for ideas and concerns
Sharing your knowledge, experience and toolkits
Making connections to relevant people and resources
Challenging for and providing accountability
Your commitment is to meet with your mentee once a month for an hour or so over a 6 month period, follow the mentoring agreement and stay in the loop with the mentoring coordinator.
We are in the process of developing a registration form, in the mean time please email sally@communitywaikato.org.nz to register your expression of interest
