Online Mentoring

Through the Development Zone you can access your online coach or you can contact the Dean if you have any specific management and leadership queries

A Background to E-mentoring
The role of a mentor has long been identified as an esteemed educator or counselor who bestows his or her education and experience upon a worthy, aspiring student - often referred to as the novice, protege or mentee. The terms "tutor" or "coach" can be used synonymously with the term mentor, as those engaged in a mentoring relationship assume the roles of "tutor and student" or "coach and player" within their working relationship.

Welcome E-mentoring
As the wind of change continues to blow and the world takes a moment to catch a collective breath, the role of today's Mentor has expanded and evolved as well. Technology has enabled us to alter the traditional method of Mentoring, allowing the workforce of the new millennium to tap the career advice of a Mentor from virtually anywhere in the world.

What is E-Mentoring?
E-mentoring is an interactive relationship between a Mentor and Mentee through the use of the Internet, rather than traditional networking connections, such as a colleague at work. Experienced business professionals offer their talent and advice to those they council, based on matching data compiled from a Mentor and Mentee's professional profile. Once a workable profile is identified, a mentoring partnership is formed and the E-mentoring program begins, initiated and carried out through E-mail correspondence. An E-mentoring partnership can last from several months to several years, based on the mutual parties needs and aspirations.

How Can an E-mentor Benefit Me?
1. If you are undecided about your career path. Consulting with a Mentor who is currently working, or has worked within the profession you are considering, is an excellent way to help you to determine if that career option is right for you. Your e-mentor can provide you with an industry-wide perspective.

2. If you need advice or support. The outside perspective of a Mentor can be an invaluable resource in today's workforce. An e-mentor's guidance can benefit any employee who is seeking new ideas at work or wants to broaden their career goals.

3. If you are new to your profession. The experience and guidance your e-mentor can offer may help you to learn the ropes of your profession more quickly, elevate your level of success or develop new confidence and competence on the job.

How Can I Benefit an E-mentee?
1. If you have several years' experience in your profession and time to dedicate to your Mentee. Serving as a Mentor is a rewarding experience for professionals, either retired or still active in the workforce, who have 3 or more years of experience in their profession. An e-mentor should possess leadership qualities, and the time and ability to forge ahead with their e-mentoring partnership.

2. If you enjoy helping people. The ideal Mentor should be goal-oriented and want to enable their Mentee to reach new or higher levels of mastery. E-mentors are encouraged to incorporate both life and work lessons into their e-mentoring program while guiding, inspiring and encouraging their on line mentee.