Thread: What To Look For In A Mentor...
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Unread 14-05-2009, 12:15
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Re: What To Look For In A Mentor...
This is one of the concepts I typically convey when talking with folks whether I'm at demos, working with rookie teams, helping veteran teams, or just sharing information:

Identify the team's weaknesses and strengths. Take some time to honestly evaluate those and decide on a realistic plan of action. Then set some short term goals and long term goals for the team in how you want to develop and grow as a successful and competitive team. The weaknesses can be strengthened and the strengths can be fortified with mentors who bring their skill sets to apply to the goals and to share with the team. A FIRST team is an opportunity for everyone to grow and develop, including mentors who become a part of the team. If they get that, you are on the road to a lot of fun and hard work.
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