Session 1: Starting Out
‣ Preparations for the Mentor:
1. Read this session and draft a plan so you know how to lead the session. 2. Complete the „ Teamwork Personality ‟ Testyourself so you ‟ ll know what the participants will be doing in this session. 3. Prepare a 3-5 minute introduction about yourself to share with the participants. 4. Remember to take a few minutes in this session to decide the dates for all sessions with the participants. Ensure that they insert these dates into their Business diaries.
‣ Introductions: o Introducing Yourself
‣ Start by introducing yourself as the Mentor.
‣ Share your enthusiasm for the Social Start Ups training programme and for working with the participants over the next 7 sessions.
‣ If possible, share a positive and relevant experience you have had as a mentor.
‣ Share your interests, hobbies, and social enterprise / volunteering / EPG / Start Up / Mentoring experiences. You may choose to mention situations and guidelines that have helped you in your own career development / life.
‣ Finally, share your expectations of the participants and the Social Start Ups training programme.
USE THIS SPACE TO WRITE DOWN YOUR INTRODUCTION:
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