There are several books and programs that assist you through various levels of Graduate education.  At times, you may need to speak with someone who is not opinionated and critical. Even though self-actualization may be an avoided action in a mentoring relationship; there are certain aspects that provide accountability and are necessary for your improved performance.

Are you honest with yourself? Do you have an accountability partner?  An Educational mentor may be that accountability individual. This session will provide some thought provoking questions and relevant answers (only you can provide) that will assist you through the process of making some life-changing decisions.

The establishment and selection of a mentoring relationship is influenced on several levels in a professional and educational setting. In history, mentors had been involved with protégés who were the same sex. In most recent times, there has been an increase of cross-gender mentoring. This session will discuss a question of value: “Does it matter who mentors you?”

Overall, participants will develop an increased understanding of the selection of a mentor based on gender. The objectives of this session will be to: 1. Understand the dynamics of gender identity on mentoring. 2. Understand the dynamics of mentor-mentee gender similarity. 3. Discuss the influence of a mentoring relationship. 4. Discuss gender as a preference in a mentoring relationship. 5.The influence of age as a factor in a mentoring relationship  As we get involved in a mentoring relationship we come armed with some personal questions that need to be addressed.  We tend to ask ourselves these questions so that we are prepared to start our journey for the answers.   Our perspective becomes influential as we consider various aspects.  Areas of consideration primarily are our goals and our desires.

Organizational leaders are realizing that positive relationships are influential and at times vital to their success. Although this trend is being acknowledged, it is questionable how to establish a positive relationship that will produce an organization with successful results.

This session relates to the focus of increased performance through mentoring relationships. Presently, assessments are made, but not to determine the needs and the relevance to individuals within an organization.  In order for mentoring relationships to be successful, they must be established properly within an organizational setting.

As changes occur in the corporate sector, the application of Human Performance through mentoring is a vital component.  It is imperative to work with the current and existing employees in addition to the future hiring of an employee who will be a good fit for a current vacancy.  Retention is key and relevant to the Return on Investment (ROI) factors of organizational success.