Mentorship is important, especially for UX. But how does it work? What does it really mean? Is it limited to people in the same industry? And how do I find a mentor or mentee anyway? I’d like to share stories from my experience and the mentors that taught me so much, and hear your stories as we explore answers to these questions and more, getting you ready to take on mentorship in the wild. This discussion was first presented at UX Scotland in June 2018. https://uxscotland.net/2018/sessions/index.php?session=101

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mentorship
Sarah Klassen-Rempel
@sarahklassen

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Mentorship is all about learning
from each other.

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What is your mentorship story?
How did you meet your mentor?
How did you become a mentor?

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Is mentorship important?

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Mentorship is important.

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Mentorship is important, and…

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Standing on the shoulders of
mentors.

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Managers must be mentors.

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Mentorship by example.

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Interdisciplinary mentors.

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Working with your mentor
everyday.

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Mentorship in recruitment.

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Be intentional with mentorship.

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Learning in mentorship is mutual.

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“Being a mentor doesn’t mean
having all the answers”

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It’s about making a difference.

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community v mentors v role
models

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Now it’s time for your stories.

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What is your mentorship story?

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How did you meet your mentor?
How did you become a mentor?

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Are you looking for a mentor?

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Please, send me feedback.
s.klassen.rempel@gmail.com

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Mentorship is important, and the
conversation can’t stop there.

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Mentorship is important, and the
conversation can’t stop there.
Thank you.
s.klassen.rempel@gmail.com