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CCCA_V3No4_Col-News-FIN.qxd:CCCA_V1No2_Col-News-V1.qxd 11/24/09 12:22 PM Page 45 Nouvelles de l’ACCJE helpful in setting meaningful Mentoring someone mentoring relationship; expectations around time frames “ • Mentor and mentee resource kits and goal accomplishments, as well causesyou to think about that include optional session out- as match well with our own cor- your own experiences... lines, reading lists and other porate performance management ” resources; process [SMART goals].” • Bimonthly e-mail communica- Sue Zablud of Human Asset tions to enhance the mentoring Development Group (HADG) designed The key features of the CCCA pro- experience. the mentoring program and administers it gram are: This structured yet flexible format is with the assistance of program officer • Confidentiality for all participants; designed to provide a framework where Heather Turnbull. Based in Toronto, she • Protocols for involvement and matching; senior in-house counsel can play a valuable provides comprehensive support as partic- • An independent program adviser and role in shaping the next generation of in- ipants progress through the six-month program officer to co-ordinate the high- house practitioners in corporations, gov- program. A national mentoring program ly professional matching process and be ernment, not-for-profit and other sectors. subcommittee was formed this year, led available for support and advice; We encourage regular members to reg- by Barry Fisher, vice-president, general • A Mentoring Agreement signed by both ister their interest now for the 2010 pro- counsel and corporate secretary of SAP parties to establish the “ground rules” gram by completing the ROI form under Canada Inc. It plays a key role in ensuring for their six-month involvement; Mentoring on the CCCA website, or by that the program is ‘in tune’ with the • An orientation/training program to contacting Heather Turnbull via email: needs of CCCA members. ensure mentors are prepared for the mentoring@ccca-cba.org 2010 National Spring Conference Conférence nationale du printemps 2010 April 11 - 13, 2010 Du 11 au 13 avril 2010 Hyatt Regency Montréal Prosper In Your In-House Practice Réussir dans votre pratique de conseiller juridique d’entreprise HIVER 2009 CCCA Canadian Corporate Counsel Association 45 CCCA64_045.indd 1 11/27/2009 11:54:10 AM