AFHTO’s Executive Director mentorship program, developed in response to member requests, aims to provide peer support for any member EDs or Administrative Leads who feel they could benefit from it. We strive to match mentors and mentees whose teams work in similar environments, taking into consideration geography, size, governance structure, academic or Francophone status, and other characteristics that reflect the diversity of our membership.
ED Mentorship Orientation
The mentorship program was launched in February 2016 with an orientation webinar for ED mentors, presented in partnership with the Centre for Effective Practice (CEP).
- View the CEP Mentorship slide deck [PDF]
- View the Mentorship Program Overview slide deck [PDF]
- Watch a recording of the Orientation Webinar [YouTube]
Mentors have been matched with mentees and will be reaching out to them over the coming weeks.
Additional Resources for ED Mentors
The following supplemental materials are available to assist our ED mentors in fulfilling this role:
- ED Mentorship Checklist [PDF]
- Mentoring Partnership Agreement [opens a Word document]
As the program evolves, more materials will be made available.
ED Mentorship Program Overview
Mentoring is about supporting people to develop more effectively. It is a relationship based on trust, designed to build confidence and to help a mentee take increasing initiative. Mentoring occurs when two individuals decide to work together to achieve specific objectives for skills, growth and development. One individual has the skill, knowledge and experience that the other individual aims to acquire.
Benefits of AFHTO’s Executive director (ED) Mentoring Program
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The Program So Far
Since the launch of the mentorship program in February 2016, we have matched 15 mentor-mentee pairs. All of them have connected, and most have had a face-to-face meeting followed by ongoing email support. What we have heard from them is very encouraging and a testament to the strong leaders in our membership. Mentees overwhelmingly agree that their mentors are well-suited to support them, knowledgeable, and able to provide needed support. Mentors are telling us that their mentees are receptive and open to receiving it. Here is a sample of what the program participants are saying:
- “My mentor is awesome, very helpful! She provides amazing support.”
- “My mentor is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. She always makes time to answer questions and provide guidance when required.”
- “I would suggest having a mentor work with all new EDs when they come onboard.”
- “I can learn as much from my mentee as she can from me. Seems to be working for both of us.”
More Information
Follow this link to learn more about AFHTO’s mentorship program, including the ideal qualities for successful mentors and mentees.
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