1. THE MENTORINGTHE MENTORING
RELATIONSHIPRELATIONSHIP

2. “Tell me and I forget, teach me
and I may remember, involve me
and I learn.”
― Benjamin Franklin

3. Get to know each other:Get to know each other:
 Discuss both some of your previous Scouting and personal
experiences (but don’t overwhelm the mentee)
 Share your experiences as a mentor/PLA so far
 Discuss the ideas you have for the relationship and establish
the “ground rules”
 Both of you need to speak about realistic expectations
 Discuss the expectations of the Scout Association
 Discuss other resources and networks

4. Working together?Working together?
 Set up the next meeting
 Try and plan the frequency & timing of the meetings
 Discuss preferred methods of communication and
how you like to interact
 Share mutual expectations (i.e. role of mentee/role
of mentor)
 Discuss the Mutual Agreement and timelines for
completing Basic Level training
 Talk about any limitations or preferences or
concerns

5. Mentor/mentee meetingsMentor/mentee meetings
 Be organised, punctual and well prepared
 Appear relaxed and confident and use an open, warm
communication style
 Use effective verbal and body language
 Speak with an appropriate tone and pitch
 Use terminology that is appropriate to the mentee’s knowledge
 Assist the mentee to gain more confidence, self-esteem and
respect
 Establish trust with the mentee
 Show respect for the expertise and background of mentee
 Get the mentee thinking about their networks

6. Monitoring the MentoringMonitoring the Mentoring
RelationshipRelationship
 Provide:
- planning assistance
- guidance to mentee
- constructive feedback
- encouragement to mentee
 Recognise and discuss changes in the relationship
 Resolve differences without damaging the
relationship
 Negotiate and manage the closure of the
relationship

7. The ChallengesThe Challenges
 Finding the time and being over-committed with your
primary role
 Keeping the momentum going
 Staying focused
 Always being positive
 Meeting expected and agreed timings and goals
 Encouraging independence through leadership
development
 Partnering with a mentee that is very different from
yourself
 Remote mentoring

8. A good relationship?A good relationship?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE MENTEE?
Increased skills and knowledge
Improved understanding of their role within Scouting
A supportive environment in which successes and failures
can be evaluated in a constructive manner
A smoother transition through Scouting and its processes
Networking opportunities
Empowerment
Encourages different perspectives and attitudes
Develops greater appreciation for the complexities of
decision-making with Scouting

9. A good relationship?A good relationship?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE MENTOR?
Opportunities to test new ideas
Renewed enthusiasm of their role as an experienced Leader
Higher level of recognition of their worth and skills through
encouragement to take on a mentoring role
Challenging discussions with a new Leader who has a fresh
perspective and who are not already part of the organisational
thinking
Satisfaction from contributing to a new Leader’s development
Opportunities to reflect upon and articulate their role
Develop deeper awareness of their own behaviour
Improved inter-personal skills in counselling, listening,
modelling and leading
Improved ability to share experience and knowledge

10. A good relationship?A good relationship?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR SCOUTING?
Improved delivery of knowledge and skills through more
experienced and informed Leaders
Application of knowledge gained from mentoring
Improved communication between different areas of Scouting
Mentors with enhanced people management skills
Promotes the concept of a learning environment where Leaders
are encouraged to be developed
More committed and productive Leaders
Successful Mentees often become Mentors and better people
Managers
Can contribute to succession planning, etc.
Any more ?

11. Required & Desired Skills
(Mentoring Skills Model)
Mentee
Specific
Skills
Mentor
Specific
Skills
Quick
Learning
Showing
Initiative
Following
Through
Managing the
Relationship
Listening
Actively
Identifying
Goals &
Current
Reality
Encouragin
g
Building
Trust
Inspiring
Providing
Feedback
Modelling
Instructing
/Developing
Opening
Doors
Guiding
A good Mentee/Mentor relationship will be a learning experience for both.