Volunteering, Mentorship & Internship

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1 Volunteering, Mentorship & Internship Dawn Rennick, PhD-C, PMP, CMC September 15, 2012

2 Introductions Definitions Macroview Knowledge Economy Knowledge and Skill Acquisition Volunteering Mentoring A Case Study Internships Q & A Copyright 2

3 Volunteering To offer oneself or one s services for some undertaking or purpose. Mentoring The practice of assigning a junior member to the care of a more experienced person who assists in career guidance. Internship - Any official or formal program to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession. 3

4 Characteristics of the Post WWII American Corporate Landscape (Industrial Economy) More leverage Less government Domestic focus Less complex Low technology Low risk Characteristics of the New Normal (Knowledge Economy) Less leverage More government Global focus More complex High technology High risk Before the financial crisis 1950 to 2008 After the financial crisis 2008 to?? 4

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6 Knowledge is the most valuable real asset an organization can use to innovate and improve its performance. While physical resources are finite and depletable, knowledge grows as it is used and provides a sustainable source of competitive advantage. (Smith & Webster, 2000, p. 139) 6

7 The concept of a Knowledge Based Economy (KBE) is the guiding principle for economic development policy across the world: Knowledge Industries: High tech manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and other knowledge intensive services i.e. financial services, higher ed. Knowledge Workers: Those with degrees or in the top three occupational codes. Knowledge Assets: Investment in R&D. Knowledge Services: Value/volume of trade in knowledge industries. Economic growth based on investment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the development of information and communication technologies, economic globalization, increasing numbers of well-educated workers and customers, and the development of entirely new hi-tech sectors and industries (James, Guile & Unwin, 2011, p. 5). 7

8 Industrial Economy Skills Physical strength Process driven Known parameters Simple systems Coordinate one organization Single discipline Knowledge Economy Skills Advanced knowledge Service driven Ambiguous Highly complex systems Coordinate multiple organizations Multiple disciplines *Transitional Skills Gap* 8

9 Traditional Learn in school Learn on the job Advance to comfort zone Stop learning Retire Die Learn in school Learn on the job Learn online New Normal Learn in a community of practice Life long learning Growth and contribution through Volunteering and mentoring It s a life long journey done in collaboration with others! 9

10 Government response to close transitional skills gap: Increase the number of economic and educational policies designed to encourage partnerships between Higher Ed and Business to maximize the knowledge creation and transfer between the two components. Innovation and growth Provide tax incentives and grant funding to organizations and research initiatives that support volunteerism, mentorships and internships particularly in STEM and creative arts. Moving aging Americans away from traditional isolated, sedentary lifestyles towards new social, active lifestyles based on getting out and volunteering! i.e. Habitat for Humanity. 10

11 Rodell s 2010 study finds: Employees will volunteer for meaningful volunteer tasks as an effort to compensate for non-meaningful regular employment tasks (p. 8). Volunteering had a positive indirect effect on job performance (specifically, citizenship and counterproductive behaviors) by increasing employee identification with the employer (p. 9). Employer encouragement did exhibit a positive indirect effect on employee job performance by fostering employer identification (p.9). Employees who volunteer more frequently benefited personally in terms of increased self-esteem and life satisfaction (p. 9). 11

12 Gottlieb & Gillespie s 2008 study finds: Older adult volunteers may enjoy good health and longevity because being useful to others instills a sense of being needed and valued (p.399). Compared to older non-volunteers, older volunteers experience less depressive symptomatology, lower utilization of health services, and greater life satisfaction (p. 401). Older adults who volunteered for at least 100 hours per year were significantly less likely to report poor health and limitations in daily living; two years later, these older adult volunteers had a significantly lower mortality rate than non-volunteers and volunteers who invested less than 100 hours per year (p. 401). 12

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16 An international non-profit organization Engages leaders in business and higher education Mobilizes university students to make a difference in their communities while developing skills Develops socially responsible business leaders Students form teams on university campuses: Apply business concepts Develop outreach projects Empower people in need Improve the quality of lives and the standard of living. 16

17 Annual series of regional, national, and international competitions provides forums for teams: To present the results of their projects To be evaluated by business leaders serving as judges National champion teams advance to the prestigious SIFE World Cup, with participants from 39 countries SIFE s leadership and career initiatives create meaningful opportunities for learning and exchange among the participants, as well as, the placement of students and alumni with companies in search of emerging talent (SIFE, About SIFE, 2011) 17

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19 My strong desire to make a difference with individuals and organizations. My deep passion to equip young people with skills necessary to succeed in life. My quest to move organizations forward in maturity and capability. My alumni association and connections. The professions need for student outreach. My free time in unemployment. 19

20 Service Definition 1) Mentoring Personal enhancement where the development of both the mentee and the mentor is co-created by each when they share known resources, expertise, values, skills, perspectives, attitudes and proficiencies. 2) Coaching Fine tuning of skills and proficiencies through feedback during the practice of those skills/proficiencies or shortly thereafter. Coaching involves the review of specific past performance and feedback on it, in order, to improve future performance and outcomes. 20

21 Service Definition 3) Training Sharing resources, expertise, values, skills, perspectives, attitudes and proficiencies with a group of individuals who seek a common understanding of a specific topic. Training is done in a group setting otherwise it is considered coaching when done one-on-one with an individual. 4) Consulting Provide consulting services primarily to the faculty advisors and students leaders involved in developing and improving organizational project management maturity and delivery. 21

22 Service Definition 5) Networking Connecting students and faculty advisors with resources to enable them to achieve their goals and be successful project leaders. Helping to establish connections between students and potential job opportunities, learning opportunities, or key individuals in the community are all ways SIFE Mentors provide this service. 6) Sponsorship Providing financial support in full or in part to enable a project, team or individual to achieve its goal. Also the act of providing opportunities in the form of jobs, internships or cooperative learning that enhances the students or organizations development. 22

23 Breakdown of Programs Services Mentoring 50% Coaching 15% Training 5% Consulting 20% Networking 5% Sponsorship 5% 23

24 Relationships Faculty, PMI Board, Mentors, Students, Community Buy-In Faculty, PMI Board, Mentors, Students, Community Pilot Measurement before and after Evaluation Faculty, PMI Board, Mentors, Students, Community Sustainment Building strong processes to support services Maintaining strong support from all three components 24

25 The co-creation of new knowledge for all participants Students, Mentors, Faculty PMI Chapter/Global University SIFE Affirmation of the value and role that the business/higher Ed partnerships play in equipping young adults for the world of work. Professional guidance in a complex environment Respect for multidisciplinary knowledge and skills Lower levels of anxiety and depression Greater satisfaction with work and life in general Societal contribution 25

26 Students have a lab in which to practice their skills and experienced guidance in decision making Reduction in the number of professional errors Quicker career advancement (for both) Employers have happier employees Customers receive better service from happy employees Happy employees tend to make less errors and provide higher level of service Active society 26

27 Services for Mentors, Students and Faculty Project Management templates Project Management training Infrastructure (tools, process and people) New knowledge Improved performance at competition Streamlined organization Project Management awareness A How-To Guide 27

28 Let go of old paradigms of learning and mentoring Reverse Mentoring Embrace the idea of co-creating new knowledge Embrace adaptive learning Focus on the students need for time management and organization, and NOT on selling project management Adjust quickly to faculty and students concept of time; embrace but evolve university time Set the bar high and expect commitment Allow for plenty of innovation and growth Network (don t force or expect) relationships; ask what the students need don t assume it s project management Talk less/listen more 28

29 7 year relationship Over 200 students impacted Over 30 community projects undertaken 10 mentors/leaders engaged 3 faculty and multiple university staff support Over 10,000 hours of student and mentor time 9 regional wins; 2 national competitions 29

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31 Mid level executives are increasingly finding work through internships Allow you to test drive a certain area of work to ensure fit Provides you with experience and new skills that you can add to your resume Lets employers try before they buy to see the benefits of hiring you full time Gives you contacts that can lead to job openings 31

32 A Variety of Types Paid Partially paid Unpaid (*Nearly all US interns must be paid at least minimum wage according to the Fair Labor Standards Act) Part-time Fulltime Virtual Work experience or research/dissertation Complements new field of study Provides deep analysis and reporting for company specifics Plentiful in corporate America Great way for small business to afford mid level professional experience and try before they buy. Internsover40.com website designed specifically for the mid level professional. 32

33 Most likely will have to take a pay cut No benefits Be at the bottom of the corporate food chain Overcome challenges by keeping fulltime job and seeking flexible/virtual internship Sell your experience value to overcome student competition 33

34 A tactic for readjusting your career trajectory A way to springboard into a new industry Stay relevant during unemployment You don t have to leave your current job Flexible schedules Virtual work 34

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