Introduction

The mentorship program provides a special partnership between two people based on commitment to the mentoring process, common goals/expectations of the partnership, mutual trust and respect. It is a “Give, Get and Give” experience with the goal of providing a rich and rewarding experience for both partners. We ask you to share your information to aid in creating great matches.

To qualify as a Mentor, the prospective candidate must have held a managerial position in a private club for a minimum of five years and agree to the following criteria:

A commitment to mentoring the relationship: Mentoring is a process and involves providing instruction and guidance, listening, and giving feedback.

Establish a climate of trust: by developing and establishing a mutual respect with the Mentee with open, direct and honest communication while ensuring a trusting level of confidentiality.

Foster an open environment: by actively listening and acting as a role model by exhibiting the values and behaviours of a professional in our community. A Mentor must act as a sounding board, listening and asking questions to guide the Mentee. A Mentor must provide timely feedback to gauge progress.

Offer networking resources: a Mentor will draw on his/her network to allow the Mentee to begin building their own contacts and will suggest ideas and training that will contribute to their development as a professional.

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