Who were the mentors in your life?
Think back: who helped to form the person you are today, personally and professionally? Perhaps it was simply a singular, brilliant insight, some words of wisdom that put you on a particular path. There may have been more than one individual who served to get you through major academic challenges, or demonstrated a certain life-style made attractive. Does someone come to mind-please share with us right here-no names, just a brief description.
That is one of the topics we plan to explore-mentors in our own lives. MSR/MED jointly invite you to explore the concept of mentoring-it's many applications as well as its particular relevance to the academy and professional life. Our PDW, "Improving Lives by Creating a Culture of Mentoring" (#317), Saturday, August 11, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, at Marriott Chicago Downtown, in Lakeview offers a comprehensive learning experience on the topic of mentoring. We welcome your participation!
In addition, at our MSR & Friends (#759) event on Sunday, August 12, 4:00 – 5:30, at Marriott/Addison Ballroom we will initiate a conversation among AOM divisions interesting in strategic partnering in areas of common concern, one of which is sharing ideas for mentoring across divisions. This could be a really exciting and fruitful discussion-come, make it happen!
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Julie V Burkey
Seton Hall University
South Orange NJ
(201) 262-7990
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