What is the minimal expectations from me?
Minimal expectations of me?
You are really busy. You regret having accepted the nomination to be a Mentor. But you nevertheless do not want to let down the other leaders and the team. What are the minimal things you need to do to fulfill the role?
Show up at the start and at the end of the Lift-Off workshop. Just being there sends a signal that what the team is doing is important! Encourage the team at the workshop, and ask them questions that come from a place of genuine curiosity – e.g. “How did you all decide to set the goal at 80% and not 60% above the baseline?” For more guidance on this, review the Lesson: Mentors at the Lift-Off Workshop.
Call, email, or WhatApp the Team Ambassador/Coach once a week, and ask them how the team is doing.
Call, email, or WhatApp the Team Leader once every two weeks and ask him/her/them how they are doing and what you can do to help.
Once a month, send a note to the other leaders who were invited to the Leadership Design session and let them know how the team is doing, perhaps mentioning something that you were particularly impressed by. The Ambassador can help you draft this short note.
Show up at the Refuelling workshop, at the time suggested by the Ambassador, and follow the guidance that the Ambassador provides. For more guidance on this, see the Lesson: Mentors at the Refuelling Workshop.
Show up at the Landing Workshop, and engage with the team especially around the ideas for sustaining and expanding the effort. The Ambassador will provide you with tips and ideas. For more guidance on this, see the Lesson: Mentors at the Landing Workshop.
