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LGPro Mentoring Program - Enrolement of Mentors and Mentees

Expression of Interest - Mentors

Completing this Expression of Interest will take about 15 minutes. The information you provide will help LGPro select and match potential mentors and mentees. The information will also be placed on the LGPro Mentor Register to inform potential mentees as to your availability, areas of expertise and preferences.

For more information about the LGPro Mentoring Program or the Mentor Register, please complete our online enquiry form.

Personal Details
First Name :
  
Last Name :
  
Contact Phone :
  
Email :
  
Confirm Email :
  
Address :
  
   
    Are you an LGPro Fellow or Member?
 Yes       No

While there is no cost to become an LGPro mentor, it is a requirement of the Program that all approved Mentors are current members or Fellows of LGPro. If you are unsure of your membership status, please call the LGPro Office on 03 6868 3833 or email info@lgpro.com To register for LGPro membership online please visit: http://www.lgpro.com/membership/

WE ENCOURGAGE YOU TO REGISTER FOR LGPRO MEMBERSHIP AND THEN CONTINUE ON WITH THIS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Special dietary/mobility requirements :
  
Professional Experience
Please provide a brief overview of your career history to date :
  
What is your current employment type?
    Full Time       Part Time      Casual       Consulting
 Retired       Working in State Government       Other
If Other, please provide details?
Council/Organisation :
  
Position/Title :
  
Time in this position :
  
Length of association with the Local Government sector? :
  
Do you have any other relevant work or education history?
  
Your Interests in the Program
In just a few words please explain:
Please indicate your series preference :
    Series 1 (2012) – Commencing Wednesday 7th March 2012
 Series 2 (2012) – Commencing Wednesday 8th August 2012
Why do you want to participate in the LGPro Mentoring Program?
  
    Are you available and willing to commit to LGPro’s Mentor Program over
an eight month period?
 Yes       No
    Are you currently, or have you previously been a mentor?
 Yes       No
If yes, in what capacity and when?
  
Your Mentoring Competencies
From the following list please select the relevant skills, abilities & knowledge areas that you feel you posses to a high standard :
  
 Ability to build relationships    Interpersonal skills
 Problem solving skills    Ability to manage projects
 Ability to leverage diversity    Ability to think creatively
 Knowledge of Local Government    Ability to develop others
 Decision making skills    Ability to think strategically
 Ability to improve processes    Ability to manage change
 Political awareness    Community focused
 Knowledge of good governance    Ability to manage conflict
 Time management skills    Leadership Principles
Is there any other expertise or knowledge that you would bring to a mentoring relationship?
  
Preferences & Capabilities
Do you have any particular requirements that you would like LGPro to address in selecting a mentee?
  
Referees
It is a requirement of the Program that Mentors have the support of the Human Resource/Organisational Development Manager or Director and/or the person you report directly to. Please provide details of the person in this capacity that is prepared to act as a referee in relation to your expression of interest to be a mentor:
First Name :
  
Last Name :
  
Position Title :
  
Contact Phone :
  
Email :
  
Declaration
 I give my permission for this information to be made available to potential mentees via the
        LGPro Mentoring Program Website.
 I understand that this Expression of Interest does not guarantee entry into the most immediate
        Series of the Program and that my information will be retained for selection into future series.

LGPro Mentoring Support

LGPro will provide liaison support and advice as required during the mentoring program. For further information, advice and support please contact the LGPro office on telephone (03) 9686 3833 or complete our online enquiry form.

A professional and confidential telephone support service, managed by the Centre for Organisational Development (CfOD), is also available to mentees and mentors requiring assistance during their mentoring relationship. For assistance, please call the Centre for Organisational Development, on (03) 9645 4466

 

Program Intake & Training Dates

Series 1 (2012)

  • Program Orientation Day - Wednesday 7th March 2012 (1/2 day)
  • Mid-Program Review Workshop - Wednesday 6th June 2012 (9.30am to 1.00pm)
  • Final Program Debrief Workshop - Tuesday 16th October 2012 (4.30pm)

Series 2 (2012)

  • Program Orientation Day - Wednesday 8th August 2012 (1/2 day)
  • Mid-Program Review Workshop - Wednesday 4th December 2012 (9.30am to 1.00pm)
  • Final Program Debrief Workshop - Wednesday 13th March 2013 (4.30pm)
 

Home Enrolement Mentors

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