Faculty Mentoring “helping our junior faculty reach 教师指导“帮助我们的初级教师达到.pptVIP

“helping our faculty and trainees reach their full potential”Charles J. GomerProfessor of Pediatrics Radiation OncologyVice Chair of Pediatrics for Faculty Affairs Mentors, Mentees, and Mentoring “Behind every successful person, there is one elementary truth: somewhere, somehow, someone cared about their growth and development . This person was their mentor” (Beverley Kaye, Up is Not the Only Way, 1997) Many times there will be multiple mentors! Why does USC promote mentoring? Mentors share experiences and advice in a variety of areas Career advancement, guidance on resources, promotion Professional practice skills Grantsmanship, scientific oversight Publishing, scientific writing skills Teaching skills, curriculum development Enhancing professional visibility (networking) Overcoming barriers to success, time management Meshing a career with a personal life Characteristics of a Good Mentor Approachable and welcoming Shares information and experiences openly Good communication skills Trustworthy Provides accurate and appropriate feedback Technical expertise Motivating, encouraging, positive and empowering Allocates appropriate time to mentoring An effective intermediary Characteristics of a Good Mentee Asks questions Willing to be mentored Strives to give his/her best at all times Accepts criticism graciously Learns from mistakes Has courage to try new things Accepts responsibilities Open and honest Respectful and grateful Listens, watches, learns, grows Mentoring Skills: Listening “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” Steven Covey “Never miss a good opportunity to shut up and listen.” Will Rogers Empathy One of the most important skills you will ever acquire. It is listening so intently and identifying so closely that you experience the other person’s situation, thoughts and emotions. Building Trust Follow policies and guidelines Make expectations clear Provide feedback that is useful Maintain a positive t