Critical++Success+Factors

**WHAT ARE THE CRITICAL FACTORS IN BEING A SUCCESSFUL MENTOR IN THIS PROGRAM?**

 * Support from management
 * Time for the people being mentored (lleway for negotiation with management)
 * Hands off support from management - trust from management that we mentor the program as we see fit
 * S M A R T
 * Specific
 * Measurable
 * Achievable
 * Relevant - Realistic
 * Timeframed - Trackable
 * Backing of Manager and Team.
 * Identify one day of the week or two half days that are devoted to the LTM program. Agree about time frame dedication.
 * Actively seek relationships within LTM
 * Maybe we should have a few comments about what each of us dable with so that we can build and target relationships with the LTM
 * Developing the love of learning OR the enduring natrue of learning.
 * Support from IT - no unnecessary blocking, forbidden messages
 * Support to purchase some software licenses (inexpensive ones)
 * Maintain connections with the LTM group
 * Time for us to use the technology to get more comfortable with the unfamiliar ones
 * Not be overloaded by requests for technical support by mentees (clearly define our role as mentors)
 * Gently overcoming resistance by identifying the benefits for the mentee (this will make your job easier)