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echoes the mission of SMPS: to advocate, educate and connect and the namesake, "Crossroads," expresses the idea of bringing two people together to share experiences and knowledge for personal growth and professional transformation.
The program utilizes a formula that allows our participants to not only have a voice in their match, but also access to structured programming, tools and resources to get moving in the right direction, and networking events to keep you talking.
If you are interested in participating in the Crossroads Mentorship program, please contact a member of the Crossroads Committee: Suzanne Cody - Leader | Cyndi Paskoff | Dawn Wiford | Julie Fountain | Lisa Connelly | Ray Stokes
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2012 - 2013 Mentorship Matches are Made!
Season 4 of the Crossroads Mentorship Program has officially begun. Congratulations to our eight pairs! We look forward to seeing you at the Kickoff Meeting next week!
SMPS Crossroads Mentorship Program
Kickoff Event
Thursday, September 13, 2012
7:30am - 9:00am
Burgess & Niple
5085 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
http://www.burgessniple.com
Now that you’ve gotten to know others participating in the mentorship program, it’s time to get our mentoring pairs matched up and supply you with the tools you will need on your journey!
At this very important meeting, you will obtain critical information to help establish your mentoring path with your partner. You will learn:
- The goals and timeline for the mentoring program
- The expectations of a mentoring relationship
- Recommended guidelines for success
We are very excited to help you get the most out of your mentoring experience! Pairs are REQUIRED to attend the kickoff event and a light breakfast will be provided.
Please call or email Suzanne Cody, Mentorship Committee Leader, with any questions at (614) 764-0407 ext. 135.
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Pair Spotlight from 2011 - 2012:
Paula, Lisa and Katie!
See what this mentorship group had to say about their time in the program!
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Lisa Connelly
Shelley Metz Baumann Hawk, Inc.
Katie Chiki
Elford, Inc. Construction Services
Paula Ryan, FSMPS, CPSM
Braun & Steidl Architects
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Lisa: Throughout this mentorship experience, I have gained tremendous insight into the inner-workings of this industry. I have learned that the reward in building new relationships is invaluable and the endless knowledge you get from simply talking to others is priceless. Your peers are your greatest source of information, not to mention your biggest cheerleaders, and they are only a call, text, tweet, facebook, email or visit away. I will be forever thankful for the confidence boost I got and for the friendships I have formed.
Katie: My mentorship time spent with Paula has been invaluable - it is wonderful having an AEC/SMPS human encyclopedia at my fingertips. Paula is a great listener and is always providing practical advice and suggestions to help me with my job and specific projects. As a protégé it can be easy to forget a mentorship is a two lane highway, so I always make certain to ask Paula if I can assist her with anything. I greatly appreciate the time she puts forth and want to be respectful of her time, which is why I try to bring one or two specific work topics to discuss in our meetings, in addition to just enjoying each other’s company.
Paula: Getting together with these two women inspires and motivates me! I love their energy! They each bring a different perspective on the industry and our careers in marketing professional services. This allows me to take a step back and assess how I can do things better, differently, more efficiently and, ultimately, more successfully. Recently I’ve been reminded that I should break large projects into smaller pieces. Setting goals for a “chunk” at a time makes for less stress than looking at one looming deadline!
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Pair Spotlight Archive:
Lindsay Andrews / Megan Gilbride
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When preparing to meet with your mentor or protégé, many have found it helpful to come with questions or notes on what you would like to accomplish or discuss over the course of the year. Depending on preferences, each pair might like to draw on a variety of resource options. As a committee, we would like to provide you with a few we have found successful!
- Resources from SMPS National: Blueprints (Helps to Chart your Career Path)
- Past "Tip of the Month" provided by committee member Ray Stokes:
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Ray Stokes
Burgess & Niple
2012 SMPS Columbus
Crossroads Mentorship
Program Commitee Member
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Ray's Tip of the Month:
Good Mentor :) / Bad Mentor :(
Life can give you good mentors and bad mentors, stick with the good mentors such as the ones who provide you with the following, which goes both ways, mentors and protégé’s:
- Kindness/trust
- Highlight strengths
- Prepare the speaker
- Encouragement
- Truly interested in you
To learn more about each of these items click here to view the full YouTube video
Archive
Ray's Tip of the Month: 11/2011 | 10/2011 | 09/2011 | 06/2011 | 05/2011 | 04/2011 | 03/2011 | 02/2011 | 01/2011 12/2010 | 11/2010 | 10/2010 | 9/2010
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Please feel free to contact anyone on the committee if you have any concerns or suggestions. We would love to hear from you!
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