SDForum Announces Tech Women's Program September 25, 2008

Topic: Getting the Most from Mentoring

Mentoring relationships have long been considered a key element in any professional development plan. A mentor serves as a professional confidant with demonstrated expertise in a particular area, a sounding board for idea generation or proposal preparation, and a connection to an expanded network of professional resources. Learning from others is efficient development and an essential way to expand career opportunities. A great mentoring relationship is a 2-way partnership. As a protege, you have a role in creating collaboration on both sides of the mentoring relationship. In this workshop, you will learn how to create a unique mentoring experience that encourages your participation and enhances your learning within the mentoring process. This panel discussion will explore best practices to establish, sustain and maximize your mentoring relationships.

Moderator:
* Shelli Hendricks, Executive Development Consultant for EMC Corporation

Panelists:
* Eileen Sullivan, Group Director, Cadence
* Joan Banich, Brand Identity Manager, Cisco
* Kim Wise, CEO, Mentor Resources
* TBD

$10 for SDForum Members; $25 Non-members.

Official Website: http://www.sdforum.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=898&parentID=472&nodeID=1