Join the Mentoring@LBNL Working Group team on Tuesday, January 28 from 11:00a - 12:00p for "Prepare for your First Mentoring Meeting - Introduction to Mentoring & Aligning Expectations"

Mentoring relationships offer great benefits to both the mentor and the mentee. But the first couple of meetings are critical to getting the relationship off on the right foot and setting the foundation for a productive and enjoyable mentoring experience.

The purpose of this practical, hands-on workshop is to get you ready for that first meeting, whether as a mentor or a mentee. We’ll help you craft your own tailored talking points for that first meeting, and make a plan for how to effectively align your own goals and expectations with those of your mentoring partner.

Those participating in formal mentoring relationship as part of an Area mentoring program are warmly invited to attend (if not already attending a kickoff in their own Area). The workshop is also open to anyone who is interested in building mentoring skills.

Format:

This workshop will include a short presentation, with ample time to work on your own draft agenda/plan of action for a first mentoring meeting. During the workshop, you will be invited to participate in discussions via Google Doc, and there will be one optional breakout room at the end of the session where you can get peer feedback on your draft agenda.

About Mentoring@LBNL Workshops:

Mentoring@LBNL workshops, offered by members of the Mentoring@LBNL Working Group, are adapted from the evidence-based "Entering Mentoring" curriculum from the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER). All workshops are virtual, one hour, and open to all. For 2025, the workshops in this series are:

Prepare for your First Meeting (Jan. 2025): Introduction to Mentoring & Aligning Expectations
Have Constructive Conversations (March 2025): Maintaining Effective Communication
Set and Meet Goals (May 2025): Supporting Professional Development and Work-Life Integration
Troubleshoot Mentoring Challenges (July 2025): Assessing Understanding & Managing Communication Variables
Decide What’s Next (October 2025): Articulating your Mentoring Philosophy & Closing Out the Relationship