Racial and Ethnic Diverse Mentoring Model: Guidebook - Softcover

Brown-DeVeaux, Dr. Dewi; Brown, Tracey Ann-Marie; Ennis, Dr. Kimberley

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798355681708

Publisher: Independently published, 2022

Synopsis

Racial and Ethnic Diverse Mentoring Model Guidebook provides instructions and information on how an individual or organization can design intentional mentoring for racial and ethnic diverse individuals. In addition, the guide supports individuals to navigate the professional and personal space to elevate their career or become more comfortable in the professional role.

By pulling from the author's experience and research, the guidebook outlines that it is imperative to create a pathway to meet the needs of racial and ethnic diverse groups. The Racial and Ethnic Diverse Mentoring Model guidebook highlights the importance of mentorship, whether same race or cross-racial mentoring.

The guidebook proposes a mentoring program that utilizes three processes:

• One-to-One Mentoring – encourages self-esteem and positive behaviors
• Journaling – provides an opportunity for the mentees to reflect on their experiences
• Group Mentoring Workshops– mentees get multiple perspectives and a more prosperous and complex understanding.

The group mentoring workshops offer four Distinct sessions to break down structural barriers and increase individuals' self-confidence:

• Self-Efficacy workshop improves participants' perception and self-confidence of their own self.
• Networking workshop aid participants in understanding networking, the myths of networking, and the importance of networking
• Leadership workshop assists participants in conceptualizing how to describe and strengthen their leadership styles and recognizing the influence of diversity in building high-performing teams and
• Success workshop help participants define learning goals and personal success and answer the internal question about what success looks like to self.

Through each phase of the guidebook, personal stories and thought-provoking questions are utilized, allowing the reader to reflect on their own journey. The guidebook is fundamental for students, emerging leaders, and new leaders, thus offering a framework for career development.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798355681708
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 34