Dear $$First Name$$:

Last month you got to know your mentor/mentee/peer on a professional and personal level. This month you will be discussing your career paths and setting some goals to achieve by the end of the mentorship program. We know that everyone’s work and personal lives have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you will feel comfortable talking about your challenges with your pair.

Best Regards, 

Sarah B Gregg
Women in Stone Administrator
Natural Stone Institute

This Month:

1. Career paths. Read through the suggested topics worksheet before your meeting. You may also refer to this during your conversation.

           Month Two Topics Worksheet

2. Review Career Development Goals form. Most mentees and peer participants completed this worksheet with their managers during the registration process. Please review the form together with your mentor/peer.
   
   
3. Set goals. Set 2-3 measurable goals you wish to accomplish by the end of the mentorship program. Be specific. You will refer back to these goals each month.
   
   
4. Communication Tips. During the registration process you each completed a communication style assessment which was used to pair you with someone you were likely to mesh well with. If you are interested in learning more about David Mitchell’s system, see resources below.
   
   • The Power of Understanding People by David Mitchell. Purchase on Amazon.
   
   • Read our tips for mentoring, and being mentored, based on your communication style. More About Communication Styles.

Next Month:

In May you will be discussing topics related to specific categories highly relevant to the natural stone industry. Don’t forget to schedule your next meeting before you end your April conversation.

Use and follow these hashtags on Facebook and Instagram to check the progress of other participants in the Women in Stone Mentorship Program!

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