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12345 North Main Street

Phone: 1.888.678.9876

Web: https://avada.theme-fusion.com

Expectations

Mission

The Table Mentor Extension Group’s mission is to provide access and opportunity for mentorship and sponsorship to professionals of color to assist in growth and development, making Nashville the model community for equity and inclusion.

Mentor Expectations and Guidelines

  • Meet a minimum of one hour per month.  Time commitment to be determined between Mentor & Mentee.
  • Manage your time commitment.  Be realistic.
  • Be on time and be present (no distractions when meeting)
  • Mentor leads in creating welcoming and safe space
  • Focus is on career and educational advancement needs of the Mentee, not the Mentor
  • Build trust with one another by being open and honest
  • Accept and value one another’s differences
  • Always maintain confidentiality between one another 
  • Review agenda and be prepared to discuss agenda topics
  • Follow-up and follow-through with any homework or commitments
  • Provide feedback about the mentoring relationship and be open to receiving feedback
  • Continuously align to ensure needs of the mentee and skills of mentor are a good match.  
  • Regularly ask - Is this working for both parties?  
  • Be open to learning

Mission

The Table Mentee Extension Group's mission is to provide rising leaders of color with real resources of business and leadership development.  By expanding perspectives of minds, we connect motivated individuals with leaders of experience to enhance and develop the skills and tools necessary that will strengthen the individual's business and community impact.

Mentee Expectations and Guidelines:

  • Meet a minimum of one hour per month.  Time commitment to be determined between Mentor & Mentee.
  • Determine a meeting cadence and respect your mentor’s time
  • Be on time and be present (no distractions when meeting)
  • Take initiative to drive the relationship and be responsible for your own career development and planning
  • Build trust with one another by being open and honest
  • Accept and value one another’s differences
  • Always maintain confidentiality between one another 
  • Prep ahead. i.e. have an agenda or topics to discuss sent a week in advance
  • Follow-up and follow-through with any homework or commitments
  • Provide feedback about the mentoring relationship and be open to receiving feedback. 
  • Continuously align to ensure needs of the mentee and skills of mentor are a good match.  Is this working for both parties?  
  • Be open to learning

Tips & Best Practices for a Mentee:

As a mentee, you should:

  • Recognize your value and limits of the relationship
    • Be open to information offered to you, create vivid expectations and establish healthy boundaries. 
  • Prepare for your role in the mentoring relationship
    • Your mentor will be giving his or her time to share experiences and perspectives to assist you with your business/career/goals.  Actively seek feedback from your mentor, and be as specific as possible when asking for information, ideas and suggestions.  Be open for feedback throughout the relationship and be open to provide feedback as well. 
  • Identify your Interests and Needs
    • Clarify the goals and expectations you have for your mentoring relationship. Identify what you will need.  Provide a plan for F.O.C.U.S. Following on course understanding standards. “Keep your mind on the plan with the plan in mind.” TAKE ACTION!  When you are given projects/homework, don’t wait.  Get it done and follow up.  This illustrates that you are serious about yourself and honor your Mentor’s time. 
  • Set goals for each meeting
    • Never be unprepared.  As a mentee, you are to set your own expectations and set goals for your own development.  Goals should be established before each meeting to ensure efficiency for both you and your mentor.  Write down all of your goals and make plans on how to reach them. 
  • Be intentional 
    • As you grow your relationship with your mentor, be intentional with your time and ability.  As a mentee, you are also responsible to bring your ideas, thoughts, and opportunities to the relationship.  Mentorship is a two way relationship.  Being intentional can help your relationship evolve and grow. 
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Successful registration

Thank you for registering to be a Mentor. We truly value your commitment to providing your expertise to better position people of color for a prime seat at The Table. We expect to have more mentors than mentees as we roll out this service, so please be patient when it comes to being matched with the right Mentee. You may make your status inactive at any time if your circumstances change.

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