Recommended Meetings & Activities
Before Your First Meeting
Before the first meeting between mentor and mentee, think about some of the following questions. What do you hope to gain from this mentoring relationship? What’s helpful for your mentor to know about you? What would you like to know about your mentor?
First Meeting: Suggested Agenda
- Introductions (get to know each other, build early trust)
- Share experiences of mentoring, career journey insights
- Share expectations of mentoring
- Close – What are we taking away from today and confirm next meeting time!
Meeting & Activity Ideas
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Meet for Coffee
Meet for a cup of coffee, in-person or virtually.
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Meet Other Professionals
Attend an Ames Regional Economic Alliance event to network with other professionals to hear different perspectives on business and the region.
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Regional Exposure
Attend events that expose mentees and mentors to regional assets such as social and cultural events or economic development programs.
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Future Planning
Discuss what it takes to be a successful professional and how to move up the career ladder and balance work and life effectively.
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Project-Based Learning
Discuss a project or issue with your mentor
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