mentoring 2013-2014 p rogram y ear alex alvarez peter dill ism houston mentoring july 29, 2013

MENTORING MENTORING 2013-2014 PROGRAM YEAR2013-2014 PROGRAM YEAR

Alex AlvarezPeter Dill

ISM Houston Mentoring

July 29, 2013

Mentoring Program Summary• Mission:

– A volunteer service offered by ISM-Houston members for students, professionals and in transition professionals who are members of an ISM-Houston and student affiliate

• 2013-2014 Goals: To advance the 3 demographics being student, professionals and individuals in transition socialization into the supply chain business world – Encourages students to pursue Supply Management career paths– Develops current members & future leaders of ISM-Houston– Provide a support resource for the professional in-transition

• Primary Metrics and Targets– Meet program plan target dates and budget– At least 30 mentors/mentees participate with mentoring program– 90% of participants complete the term of the mentoring calendar year

Mentoring Program Mentoring Program

• Benefits to the Mentee– Learn from a seasoned professional– Acquire new knowledge and perceptions– Acquire insight on company cultures, dynamics,

politics and etiquette– Make new contacts and grow a network– Gain greater career clarity– Gain self confidence– Opportunity to gain insight for further

development via partnering with Career Services


• Benefits to the Mentor– Opportunity to share expertise and relive professional

experiences.– Demonstrate ability to develop new and current talent– Acquire a fresh perspective on professional issues and

work/life balance (get out of your rut!)– Perform a valuable community service– Advance ISM standards for current and future

generations of ISM professionals– Playing a valuable role of supporting individuals In-

Transition– Pay it forward!


What this Program is not—• A work program, whether for pay or for free. • An avenue for the student, professional, or in-

transition professional to seek employment, internship or full time, with the Mentor’s company or organization.

• In any way affiliated with any internship program at the Mentor’s company or organization.


General Guidelines

– Mentor is advisor/coach only– No compensation is to be provided to either the

Mentor or the Mentee– If there are any questions regarding the

mentor/mentee relationship, do not hesitate to contact any of the program chairs:• Alex Alvarez, [email protected]• Peter Dill, [email protected]• Michelle To, UH Student Contact, [email protected]• Dr. Victor Wayhan, UH Faculty Contact, [email protected]

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• Time Requirements – Six month commitment– Sessions should occur once or twice a month– Sessions should run about 1-1/2 hours each– Pre-arranged meeting times and locations

determined by matched pair– Sessions held on campus, at mentor’s place of

business or in public location such as Starbuck’s


• Mentor & Mentee Commitment – Value each other’s time– Respect the each other’s experience and knowledge– Stay in touch– Keep scheduled appointments– Be on time and be prepared– Require mentee participate with Career Services

Workshops in focus areas such as Current Career Enhancement , Job Transition Support and Networking

– Be fully engaged


• Suggested First Meeting– First meeting at the mentor’s place of work – sets

the tone– Identify and agree on goals, venue, time,

frequency, rules of engagement, etc. – Tour the mentor’s workplace– Review resumes of both Mentee and Mentor– Set the next meeting date at the end of every

session


• Suggested Activities Over the 6 Months– Discuss career goals, paths, challenges and

possibilities– Review Curriculum Options– Discuss current business issues– Talk about various industries and roles– Attend a business meeting with mentor– Discuss a typical day-in-the-life– Attend professional association meeting– Provide feedback on student’s course work– Practice interviewing skills

QUESTIONS?

mentoring 2013-2014 p rogram y ear alex alvarez peter dill ism houston mentoring july 29, 2013

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