Group and Peer Mentoring

Quick reference

• 00:04 Welcome back, this time around we're going to be talking about group and
• 00:08 peer mentoring.
• 00:10 Group and peer mentoring typically involve one mentor or
• 00:14 facilitator leading a group of mentees or a group of peers collaborating,
• 00:19 sharing experiences, and learning from each other.
• 00:23 One of the key advantages of group and
• 00:25 peer mentoring is that you get to hear multiple points of view.
• 00:30 Not only learn from the mentor, but also from the collective wisdom and
• 00:34 diverse experiences of the group.
• 00:36 It can foster a strong network and supportive learning environment.
• 00:41 Many friendships can be made within a peer group like this one.
• 00:45 So let's discuss some strategies to ensure group and peer mentoring success.
• 00:50 Clear communication guidelines can significantly support group dynamics.
• 00:55 A fair speaking method like round robin during meetings and
• 00:58 discussions, creates an environment where everyone speaks, and everyone listens.
• 01:04 And promoting respectful interactions is also crucial for
• 01:08 an effective group dynamic.
• 01:10 Establishing a code of conduct helps ensure respectful behavior and
• 01:14 active listening.
• 01:16 Aligning everyone's schedules can be the trickiest part,
• 01:19 that's where online tools come in handy.
• 01:22 For instance, scheduling platforms can help coordinate meeting times for
• 01:26 everyone.
• 01:27 Virtual meeting platforms like Zoom, bring everyone together regardless of
• 01:32 their location, while team collaboration tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams,
• 01:37 keep the conversation going between meetings.
• 01:40 Platforms like Google Docs or
• 01:42 SharePoint can facilitate real time collaborative document editing.
• 01:47 So by using these synchronized tools and regular meetings,
• 01:50 you're on your way to effective group communication.
• 01:54 Now, of course, group and peer mentoring can have its challenges,
• 01:58 varying engagement levels and potential conflicts, to name a few.
• 02:02 Holding regularly scheduled meetings can be a big help to maintain progress,
• 02:08 and to monitor everyone's status.
• 02:11 Mentors will need to make sure they encourage quieter members,
• 02:15 keep an eye out for any clashes between different personalities, and
• 02:20 provide constructive criticism when needed.
• 02:23 So, what might a group mentoring scenario look like?
• 02:27 Consider a group of newly promoted managers from different departments in
• 02:32 a tech company, regularly meeting under the guidance of a senior executive,
• 02:37 they can exchange advice, collaborate on problem solving, and
• 02:41 learn from individual experiences.
• 02:44 This collective learning platform leads to valuable professional growth.
• 02:50 Collaboration is what makes peer groups work best.
• 02:53 So, if there's an opportunity for
• 02:55 a group of colleagues to learn from each other and grow their skills,
• 02:59 a peer mentoring group might just be the best solution for guiding them to success.
• 03:06 In our next lesson we'll tackle a crucial phase in the mentoring journey,
• 03:10 when and how to wrap up a mentoring relationship.
• 03:14 We'll see you then.

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