The power of mentoring as a learning process was cited throughout the Learning Leaders conference on October 30. Partnering with Triple Creek Associates to bring you an e-mentoring tool, you can experience this opportunity by serving as a mentor to others in the learning field, right here in Chicagoland.

There are two goals of the session. The first is to help you get started using an e-mentoring tool. The second goal is to share tips for the successful implementation of an e-mentoring initiative. You are encouraged to set-up your e-mentoring profile as either a mentor, mentee, or both before the December 11 session.

Here’s how setting up your e-mentoring profile works. It’s all online:

• You identify your areas of strength (customized for learning and development professionals)
• The software automatically matches mentees with mentors based on selected strengths and interests
• When a mentee emails you requesting you be their mentor, you see what they are interested in learning and can accept or reject the request based on topics or your schedule
• You limit the number of mentees you take on. You stay in control
• Most mentoring will be by phone or email – personal meetings are optional
• If you get too busy to take on more mentees, you can select ”unavailable” and will not receive requests

Attendees for the October 30 conference received a one-page program overview and the “user group codes” to enter as you set up your e-mentoring profile.