Mentor
A Mentor is a senior VSHNeer helping a new VSHNeer to get into VSHN, and learn everything about VSHN.
Duties
- Own (be responsible for)
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The new VSHNeer.
- Be
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The primary contact person for the new VSHNeer.
- Define
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Introductory program for the new VSHNeer.
- Plan
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Execution of introductory program.
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Regular catch-up with new VSHNeer (daily get together or as it fits).
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Trial period meetings with the new VSHNeer and the Team Admin.
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- Coordinate
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Education, to teach all about VSHN to the new VSHNeer:
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What does VSHN do?
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What are the different Teams doing?
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How to work with Jira and how to create tasks?
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How to do attendance tracking in Odoo?
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How to do worklogs?
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When do all the regular meetings happen, and what meetings are available?
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Where to find the best food in town?
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When and where to get beers with other VSHNeers?
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Where are all the things located in the VSHN office?
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- Control
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Execution of introductory program.
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Progress of new VSHNeer.
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Out of Scope
- Probationary period talks
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Do the regular talks during the probationary period. That’s the task of the Team Admin.
- Technical help
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Getting help on the day-to-day work is the responsibility of the Team.
Requirements
Teaching the "VSHN way" needs some good practical experience working at VSHN. Being a mentor is only possible after being a VSHNeer for more than a year.
Being a mentor carries some duties (see above). This shouldn’t be taken lightly, and it must be carried out carefully. It helps new VSHNeers a lot to get help from a real VSHNeer.
It makes sense for the Mentor to be from the same Team, but it’s not a strict requirement. It’s more important for the mentor to be able to really teach about the "VSHN way."