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Author Archives: Kristene Henne
Tip Sheets for Mentoring and Being Mentored
When the Postdoctoral Program Office started the Postdoctoral Mentoring Program almost seven years ago, one of the most common questions we would get was, “So, how does mentoring work?” While fundamental in nature, this is actually a good question. Some people are … Read More
Mentoring Compacts Can Be Useful Tools for Research Supervisors
Argonne’s Postdoctoral Mentoring Program is unique in that postdoctoral researchers report to a supervisor or line manager for their research and employment functions, and have a third party mentor outside of line management. This structure is to ensure that every postdoc … Read More
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Mental Health Awareness Month Is a Good Time to Check In With Yourself
In today’s fast-paced, action-packed world, it can be hard to keep up with awareness days, weeks, or months. It seems there is a day, week or month for just about everything. While this can seem overwhelming, these designated times of … Read More
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Profiles in Mentoring with Sibendu Som
Award winners share their thoughts on mentoring and supervision Excellent mentors contribute not only to the development of those they mentor, but also to the success of the entire laboratory. This is why Argonne is committed to fostering a mentoring … Read More
National Mentoring Month and #ThankYourMentor Day
January is National Mentoring Month. As noted in the Presidential Proclamation, this month is a time to “reflect on the transformative role mentorship can play and acknowledge the many ways that mentors have helped our next generation of leaders and innovators grow.” … Read More
One Small Step!
Welcome to One Small Step! This is a new Mentoring Blog series to highlight little things you can do to make a big impact. I hope to use this as a platform for Argonne employees of all roles career levels to share … Read More
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Questions and Points to Ponder for Mentors and Mentees
At last month’s Making Mentoring Meaningful Workshop, facilitated by the Association for Women in Science (AWIS), we discussed ways mentors and mentees can foster a relationship that is equally rewarding to both. Participants were asked to write down one question … Read More
March Workshop: Making Mentoring Meaningful
Strong mentoring relationships have always been fundamental to a successful career – for both the mentor and the mentee. Research has shown that individuals who participate in a mentoring program are more likely to stay in their chosen field and … Read More
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What’s a Mentor/ee to Do?
Recently, a colleague reached out to me for advice on how to get started in a mentoring relationship. He had been asked to mentor a junior employee and wanted to make sure he was approaching this new role in the … Read More
On Giving and Being Present
It’s safe to say that the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is the unofficial “season of giving.” It’s a time when we naturally make an extra effort to say thanks to those who have given of themselves in … Read More