2023-24 ConnexFM 1-to-1 Mentorship Program Protégé Application

SPECIAL NOTE: Any Protégé applications received at this point will be placed on a waiting list until we obtain enough Mentor applicants to match up with any subsequent Protégé applicants. Please feel free to still complete your application so we have it on file. Thank you for your understanding.

This 2023-24 ConnexFM 1-to-1 Mentorship Program Protégé application will help us match you with a mentor that has the experience and skills that correlate to your interests, career goals and developmental needs.

NOTE: You must be a employed by a ConnexFM member company in good standing for your application to be considered and to participate.

As a protégé, we anticipate the following time commitment to ensure a successful experience with this program:

25-35 hours (overall) for Protégés
12 monthly in-person or virtual meetings (12 hours)
1 in-person networking event (1 hour, optional)
5-10 hours for orientation, miscellaneous activities, sharing feedback and ongoing communication

If you have any questions regarding the mentorship program or the application process please do not hesitate to contact the ConnexFM Membership Team (membership@connexfm.com). It is very important to answer every question and we thank you in advance for your interest and participation.

Please note that this program is for professional development purposes and not intended to be a sales/prospecting opportunity.

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* 1. Please provide your contact information if you are interested in participating in the 2023-24 1-to-1 ConnexFM mentorship program as a Protégé.

Name

Company

Title

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Do you have a LinkedIn Profile?

Yes

I have experience in both aforementioned areas

If so, please provide your LinkedIn Profile link.

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* 3. I am a ...

a Multi-Site Facility Management (Retailer, etc.) member

a Supplier/Vendor/Professional Services member

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* 4. Please select number of years in the FM industry

Less Than 5 years

5-10 years

More than 10 years

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* 5. Have you been a part of any past mentorship program?

Yes

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* 6. I prefer my mentor to be ...

a Multi-Site Facility Management (Retailer, etc.) member

a Supplier/Vendor/Professional Services member

either member category; no preference

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* 7. Please list up to five areas you would like to receive guidance, coaching or advice in this mentorship program (e.g. career planning, networking, work-life balance, staff development, managing challenging situations/conversations, or areas specific to the Multi-Site FM industry, etc.).

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* 8. Which Mentor description best matches your communication/learning style or preferred Mentor style?

Challenger - This type of mentor pushes a protégé, asks the hard questions, plays the devil's advocate, and makes sure the protégé is really focused on their end goal. The challenger will also make sure to focus on the details, so the protégé will realize the importance of their particular goal. Challengers are less friends and more drill sergeants of the mentor community. They are supportive but more firm than the rest of the mentoring styles.

Cheerleader - This type of mentoring is meant to cheer on a protégé, through staying positive and noticing all the growth and change a protégé is making. If a protégé makes a mistake, the cheerleader focuses on how the mistake will help the protégé grow. There is no negativity, and no pushing, just subtle and positive ideas.

Educator - This mentoring style is meant to teach protégés. A background in education or training would be key for this type of mentoring. The educator will take the time to create and execute trainings to help a protégé learn and develop. This style is positive but still pushes a protégé to excel. Educators will also study the protégé, understand where their skills are lacking, and where they need to educate the mentee differently to help fix those deficiencies.

Ideator - The ideator, or idea maker, is a mentor that helps the protégé brainstorm and think bigger than perhaps they do typically. This mentoring style focuses on thinking, planning, and dreaming. They will push a protégé that has little to no ambition, and encourage them to value their skills and selves more. This will push them to strive to accomplish even larger tasks.

Connector - The connector, or networker, helps protégés network socially, online, and in person. They will connect their protégé with people they know can help the protégé with their specific goals. They also help the protégé learn how to network themselves, so they know what events to attend or places to go to really get to know the right people.

Other (please specify or give combination of styles)

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* 9. Use the space below to provide a description of your background, experience and talents to help the program mentor understand your goals and needs. Please include details of your educational background, career experience related to the facilities management industry, areas of expertise, certifications (FM or other industry) and personal interests.

In 2023, ConnexFM is presenting a new opportunity under its mentorship offerings - small group mentorships called 'Connexion Circles.' A Connexion Circle is a peer-to-peer mentoring format in a virtual (i.e. Zoom) environment that enables members to find peers who share common interests or learning objectives in order to develop and learn together as a group. In the process, participants become more engaged as they learn and bond with members across ConnexFM. 1-to-1 Mentorship program participants are welcome to engage in Connexion Circles. We are exploring possible topics, identifying subject matter experts and gathering facilitators to spur and focus discussions. Please respond to the following question regarding this new program.

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* 10. Please list up to 3 topics you feel comfortable discussing in a small group environment.

Topic 1

Topic 2

Topic 3