AF Mentoring Program

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Developing Airmen

• AF Mentoring Program

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Overview

• Air Force Mentoring Program
• Attributes of a Mentor
• Attributes of a Protégé
• Benefits of Mentoring

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AF Mentoring Program

• Definition (AFI 36-3401)
• Mentoring is a relationship in which a person
  with greater experience and wisdom guides another
  person to develop both personally and
  professionally.
  

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AF Mentoring Program

• Assignment of Mentors
• CCs responsible for robust program
• Rater is primary mentor
• Mentoring Responsibilities
• Active role in professional development
• Realistic feedback on performance/potential

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AF Mentoring Program

• Key Topics
• Professional Military Education Academic
  Education
• Evaluation and Performance Feedback
• Promotion Selection
• Military Assignment System
• Recognition, Awards, and Decorations

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Key Attributes of a Mentor

• A Desire to Help
• Have Positive Experiences
• Time and Energy
• Up-to-Date Knowledge
• Learning Attitude

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Key Attributes of a Protégé

• Committed to expanding capabilities
• Open receptive to new ways of learning and
  trying new ideas
• Focus on achieving desired goals
• Able to accept feedback and act upon it
• Able to communicate and work with others

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Benefits of Mentoring

• Mentor
• Challenge
• Positive influence on the next generation
• Opportunity for self-development
• Self-esteem
• Protégé

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Benefits of Mentoring

• Mentor
• Protégé
• Non-threatening learning opportunity
• Support and Reassurance
• Develops expertise and technical knowledge
• Reaching full potential

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Summary

• Air Force Mentoring Program
• Attributes of a Mentor
• Attributes of a Protégé
• Benefits of Mentoring

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AF Mentoring
You dont have to be a superhero, to be someone's
hero. Mentoring, it makes a difference.


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