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Are you eager to harness your potential, develop new skills, and guide others on their journey to success? Then mark your calendars for Friday 4 October, 2024, as we invite you to join us for an inspirational mentoring workshop in the vibrant city of Brisbane. Perhaps you’re a mentee looking to learn more about the mentoring relationship. This workshop is also for you. You’ll learn what makes a good mentee as well as a good mentor. Hear from presenters who have firsthand experience both as mentors and mentees. Join them as they help you to solve mentoring mysteries that may have stopped you from reaching your full potential. Mentorship is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, both for the mentor and the mentee. It fosters an exchange of knowledge, experiences, and perspectives that can lead to transformative outcomes. Whether you are an experienced mentor looking to refine your skills or someone eager to embark on their mentoring journey, this workshop is designed to cater to your needs. Hosted in the heart of Brisbane, our workshop promises a dynamic environment where participants can engage in interactive sessions, discussions, and hands-on activities. Led by seasoned mentors and mentees attendees will have the opportunity to learn proven mentoring techniques, effective communication strategies, and how to establish meaningful relationships both from the point of view of the mentor and the mentee. One of the key highlights of the workshop is its focus on practical application. Participants will not only gain theoretical knowledge but will also have the chance to put their learning into action. Attendees will leave the workshop equipped with insights and strategies that they can immediately apply.
Moreover, the workshop will provide a platform for networking and collaboration, allowing participants to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and forge valuable connections that can support them on their mentoring journey. It’s a chance to learn from international library professionals about what makes a mentoring relationship so valuable and how you can go about creating a
successful mentoring relationship of your own.
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Mentoring Mysteries Speakers Bios:

Gillian Hallam

Gillian Hallam has enjoyed a rich and varied career as an LIS practitioner, educator and researcher.
She was an information manager in the Australian business and legal sectors before moving into the academic world, working with major universities in Australia, Germany and Thailand. As a freelance consultant, Gill has undertaken many applied research projects that sit at the confluence of libraries and professional learning. She has been an active member of ALIA and IFLA and her contributions to the profession have been recognised internationally as a Fellow of ALIA, SLA’s Information Professional of the Year (Australia and New Zealand), Principal Fellow of the Higher Education  Academy (UK) and as recipient of the IFLA Scroll of Appreciation.

 Tony Zanders, Skilltype

Tony Zanders is the Founder and CEO of Skilltype – the talent marketplace for the GLAMR sector. Since 2018, Zanders has been working exclusively with library leadership teams to identify and close skill gaps within their organisations data. Through this role supporting hundreds of libraries across 4 continents, he has developed a first-hand pulse on the supply and demand of skills across libraries globally. Prior to Skilltype, Zanders served as Entrepreneur in Residence at Boston University Libraries, where he liaised with university HR and IT to prepare the organisation for the future of work.

Jacqui Lucas, ALIA

Jacqui Lucas AALIA (DCP) is the Professional Learning Teacher Librarian with the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Since 2019, Jacqui has coordinated the highly successful ALIA Mentoring Scheme, connecting hundreds of library and information professionals around Australia in one-to-one, formal mentoring partnerships. Jacqui’s interest in mentoring began while working in the school’s sector when they were invited to participate in the 2014 ACT Teacher Mentor Program, a collaboration with the Education Institute of the University of Canberra, and the ACT Teacher Quality Institute.  Mentoring became the focus of Jacqui’s Master of Education research that was then put into practice through the development of a whole school mentoring program, utilising various forms of mentoring.

Interested in meeting the above Mentoring Speakers?

Click on this HumanTix link to register to join the Mentor mysteries: Unlocking your potential as a future mentor or mentee event.

Event Cost: FREE

Date & Time:

Friday, 4th October from 9:30am 12:30pm AEST

Location:

Brisbane Square Library

266 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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