166 | COSERE 3.2. Models of mentoring Broker Mentoring ROLE ∙ Mentor provides orientation to school or work site logistics and culture ∙ Mentor brokers involvement of colleagues as needs arise CONSIDERATIONS ∙ Consultant type relationship, fewer opportunities for collaboration and coaching ∙ May be initial support until other mentoring relationships are established or ongoing throughout the year One to One Mentor Matching ROLE ∙ Mentor is site-based and is matched on an individual basis to a new colleague ∙ Mentor adopts consultant, collaboration and coaching stances based on the needs of the person they are working with CONSIDERATIONS ∙ Mentoring relationships that flourish are reciprocal – both parties learn and grow ∙ Greater “ownership” occurs when the mentor has volunteered, and the person being mentored has been involved in the choice of mentor Group Mentoring ROLE ∙ Mentor works with 2 or more individuals, or one individual may have 2 or more mentors ∙ Model provide opportunities for collaboration between both new and experienced colleagues CONSIDERATIONS ∙ This model provides flexibility if school or work site has large number of new staff (or mentors) ∙ This model is often embedded in a school or site wide “mentoring culture” where all staff are engaged in ongoing collaboration MULTIPLE MODELS OF MENTORSHIP Mentoring for All v3 10 Informal Mentoring ROLE ∙ Individuals connect with a variety of colleagues as needs arise ∙ Mentor/mentee roles are fluid – often referred to as Peer Mentoring as in many cases the informal mentors are relatively new themselves CONSIDERATIONS ∙ Spontaneous, informal nature of relationship lends itself to collaboration ∙ Relying on “accident, geography and friendship” may not work for all as new staff could feel isolated if not part of any mentoring relationships
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