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Be(come) a Mentor! Help Others Succeed!

Be(come) a Mentor! Help Others Succeed!

There is always something new to learn in technology. We are always experts in one and beginners in another field. In order to learn successfully it’s important to have a mentor but it’s equally important to learn how to be a good mentor. In my talk we’ll explore what a mentor is, why we should all be(come) mentors, tips and tricks of mentorship, and concrete ways you can get involved as a mentor.

Anna Ossowski

February 06, 2016
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  1. mentor noun | men·tor | \ˈmen-ˌtȯr, -tər\ Latin, from Greek

    Mentōr : someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person : a trusted counselor or guide http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor
  2. • What are your goals? • What do you want

    to work on together? • What will the time commitment be? • How are you going to communicate?
  3. “If you end your training now — if you choose

    the quick and easy path as Vader did — you will become an agent of evil. “