Welcome to the Mentor Orientation and Quick Start Guide for the Sounding Board platform! As a mentor, this guide is your essential companion for seamlessly navigating the mentoring process. From onboarding to managing sessions and utilizing additional tools, we've compiled everything you need to hit the ground running.
To ensure a smooth start, we've organized the topics in a logical sequence, covering everything from onboarding to session management and utilizing additional tools. Learn how to manage mentoring requests, navigate calendar settings, and explore the Leadership Roadmap for effective goal tracking. Happy mentoring!
Welcome
Mentor Set-Up
The available options depend on the administrative setup outlined in Welcome to Mentoring. For instance, if your admins haven't established an Open Enrollment Program, you won't be able to enroll, accept, or decline requests, as matching is driven by admins on the system's backend.
- Complete Your Mentor Profile
- Enrolling into an Open Enrollment Program as a Mentor
- Accept or Decline Mentoring Requests
- How to Access and Update Your Mentor Profile
Calendars and Scheduling Settings
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Syncing Your Calendar and Updating Your Calendar Settings
- Note: If you synced your calendar and set up your calendar settings while onboarding, you do not need to go through this step.
- Updating or Changing Your Synced Calendar
Sessions
Leadership Roadmap
- Creating a Goal in the Leadership Roadmap
- Adding Insights, Actions, and Results to a Leadership Roadmap Goal
- Sharing, Pausing, and Accomplishing a Leadership Roadmap Goal
- How to Leverage the Leadership Roadmap as a Coach or Mentor