Mentor Certification

CONCEPT NOTE

Suitable for: Executive Leaders and Senior Managers | Duration: 2 Days | Hours: 24 | Cost: Request a Quote | Maximum people in a group: 10-12 (Training workshop), 3 + 1 (Coaching) | Location: On-site

The Mentor Certification Program by Matrrix provides a range of approaches an aspiring mentor can use in the professional life. In this program, participants partner with a Mentor Supervisor and imbibe all the skills, knowledge, information, and different thought processes that are required to grow professionally and personally. 

An aspiring Mentor is equipped to work on his/her capabilities to build upon the personal and professional growth of others. The aim of the program is to support learners to discover their own potential and wisdom to mentor others while ensuring mutually beneficial bonds are forged between the Mentor Supervisor and the Mentee. 

An excellent Mentor supervisor provides the learner with the most appropriate support while learning to listen with empathy. And, at Matrrix, we ensure all participants are completely focused on self-development while setting goals with the help of the Mentor supervisor.

This program is highly recommended for all senior leadership roles.

With the Mentor Certification Program, our clients turn into world-class mentors, making successful decisions along the way while leading, motivating and influencing strong business actions.

METHODOLOGY

The Matrrix Mentor Certification Program is developed to maximize a client’s personal and professional potential. Our methodologies used a systemized approach. We seek to develop 12 core competencies that bring massive changes to one’s professional outlook. Clients who have undergone the Mentor Certification Program at Matrrix, have noted behavioral changes with a positive approach in their thinking, feeling, and actions.

The Mentor Certification Program uses a combination of simulation activities, coach-led discussions, and experiential learning along with Psychometric Assessments tests, roleplays with a touch of humor, case studies and much more. The process of learning starts with a pre-assessment program followed by a training program and is concluded with a post-assessment test. More details in the structure section.

STRUCTURE

The program is formed with the objective to inculcate a positive and winning attitude in professionals to create world-class mentors.

The Mentor Certification Program is a 9-month intervention program.

Course Outline:

Month 1:

This month is completely focused on understanding mentoring and the concepts associated with it. Participants are given activities that require them to peruse books as specified by the Mentor Supervisor. 

Post the activity, everyone needs to read and share their perspectives and learnings and need to present the same on the Day 1 (Month 2) of this program. This creates a firm foundation for learners looking to pursue mentoring in their professional life. Every participant needs to undergo a psychometric assessment test based on positive psychology. 

Month 2:

This is inclusive of a 3-day intervention.

Day 1: The 3-day program highlights the difference between counseling, mentoring, consulting, therapy, teaching, and coaching. There is a strong emphasis on communication and how triggers and one’s reactions play a vital role in life. The session also includes important details on the barriers of coaching and the ethics all need to follow for mentor coaching. All participants are introduced to the qualities required to be an excellent mentor while learning about the culture and systemic issues in mentoring. 

Meta-model distinctions derived from NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), OLURA (Observe, Learn, Unlearn, Reflect and Aware), learning to connect the brain and the mind are some of the highlights of this engaging program.

Day 2: Transactional Analysis is a system that is popular in psychology that helps one identify self-behavior while learning about social relationships. The program includes important tools and techniques of TA such as the PAC (Parent-Adult-Child) model, functional analysis, drama triangles, frames of references, discounted games, Egan’s skilled helper mentoring model, and more.

Day 3: Mindfulness in mentoring is a valuable practice to be in the present moment with complete awareness. This reduces the need for distraction from any external sources leading to better focus on self and teams. There is strong focus on developing core competencies useful for life, and mentoring. Developing self-awareness levels, listening, influencing, empathy, and other competencies are all inclusive in this program.

This 3-day program gives all participants a chance to imbibe important learnings to prepare them for mentor coaching.

Month 3:

This month includes many practice sessions for participants aspiring to be trained mentors. Individuals learn how to mentor people and the various approaches to be used through triad sessions with the Mentor Supervisor and Mentees. These session give a hands-on experience of playing the role of a Mentor.

Month 4:

This is inclusive of a 2-day intervention with a focus on triads and certification.

The 2-day program includes the narration of successful stories as witnessed in the 3-day program of the 2nd month. It also includes advance training sessions and methods of contracting, practice on triads, OLURA, and more. The objective is to assess how the participants have imbibed the knowledge from these sessions and the competencies they can demonstrate. 

All participants have to undergo an assessment to complete their certification in mentoring skills. This assessment of skills is based on the competencies shared by Matrrix.

Month 5,6,7,8: This includes 4 months of intensive practice in triads. Participants get the feel of mentor coaching with Life Coach Dr. Paras, founder Matrrix.

All sessions includes 3 members per group. 6 sessions for each group. Duration: 1 ½ hours per session, per month.

Month 9: The closure of the 9-month program includes a meeting with all participants where in success stories are discussed and how individual behaviors have evolved. Participants witness the difference in approach and work on areas of improvements to build mentoring as a culture in their organization.

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Please note: All participants will be given an assignment post their mentor training session. He/she needs to record 10 hours of their mentoring practice with their respective teams. Participants need to complete the assessment of the 4th month which includes a complete demonstration of the core competencies. They also need to have full attendance to be eligible for the certificate. Every participant will be awarded a certificate upon successful completion of this program when the terms are met.

PHILOSOPHY

The core philosophy of this program is to bring a massive transformation during the 9-month duration that focuses on creating a fine blend of learning, training, and mentoring. The program is devised to develop all individuals who are leaders and turn them into world-class mentors. 

The mentoring process includes a development of many attributes wherein individuals empower themselves to take better decisions, develop strategic thinking, and learn from the experience of others. Quality mentoring has a positive impact on the organization by creating improved engagement and culture, already ingrained in the philosophy of this Matrrix program.

The philosophy of Dr. Paras, an ICF and EMCC certified coach, being to Inspire, Empower and Transform, are ingrained deeply into every teaching methodology offered by Matrrix. He leads the Mentor Certification Program using a combination of techniques that best display his sound global experience spanning 14 years.

COMPETENCY

The Mentor Certification Program includes a focus on developing these 12 core competencies for every professional.

1. Active Listening: Learns to listen to individuals and groups beyond just words (pays attention to body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice) with the intent to listen before responding, and, has a high level of attention with a non-judgmental attitude.
2. Powerful Questioning: Displays the ability to ask the right questions that elicit the required responses from the client that proves beneficial for the mentor-client relationship.
3. Communication: The ability to understand the culture, and systems and learning to communicate with clarity. Can empathize with different generations and shows sensitivity towards self/others styles of learning processing and responding. Ability to question for clarification and being non-defensive while sharing information.
4. Mindfulness: Develops a higher level of consciousness of the present moment and becoming mindful about self, others, and the environment.
5. Problem-Solving: Develops the ability to focus on situations with accuracy and uses strong analytical skills to resolve conflicts.
6. Contracting: Develops the ability to collaborate and work with prospective clients in a seamless manner. Has the ability to define the mentoring process and explain all guidelines and details associated with the mentoring and client relationship. Guidelines include complete details about the schedules, fees, and other parameters. Should express and reach an agreement by defining what is being included and excluded in the relationship, client and mentor responsibility, and more.
7. Mentoring: Develops and displays all the traits to be a professional mentor. Partners with mentees to enable their positives, and achieve organizational goals.
8. Accountability: Learns to be responsible for all activities related to personal and professional growth while maintaining confidentiality. The ability to identify from one’s mistakes and developing a deeper understanding of the impact of one’s behavior upon others using a 360-degree view.
9. Self-awareness: The course ensures increased self-awareness and systemic awareness empowering individuals with the ability to observe and reflect their thoughts, actions, and behaviors on a daily basis.
10. Influence: Learns the ability to be persuasive and convincing to manage conflicts through effective communication, keen observation, and strategies. Influences people to move towards the desired goals in any stressful situation with complete conviction to direct people to the goals and vision of the organization.
11. Empathy: Developing an empathic approach towards all with a deeper understanding of the ‘why and how’ people feel the way they do.
12. Problem-Solving: Develops the ability to focus on situations with accuracy and uses strong analytical skills to resolve conflicts.

BENEFITS

The Matrrix Mentor Certification Program is a multidisciplinary learning approach devised to equip professionals in a senior role to develop the best methods and attitudes for their career growth. It helps a professional gain meaningful insights to his/her own behavior and bring about a transformation benefiting self and organization.

A participant benefits in many ways with the Mentor Certification Program. We list a few.

1. Develop a strong emotional connection with self. Work on facilitating healthier relationships at the organization.
2. Be a strong mentor for teams with the help of constant and meticulous training by Matrrix mentors.
3. Gain knowledge on the psychological, spiritual, and leadership competencies and learn to apply the same in the professional life
4. Get all the access to create a safe mentoring culture at work
5. Work in alignment with company goals and personal aspirations
6. Create a team culture that fosters trust, commitment, and passion towards work and others
7. Develops accountability in self and others
8. Implement the concepts of mindfulness for personal and professional growth

Our Mentor Certification program is approved by the Iinner Universe Education Foundation. All participants will receive a certificate upon completion.