Topic

Practice Time & Resources to go further

Topic Progress:
  1. Think of the in person training you will deliver to your selected mentor. What are the key elements echoing with your own specific context? List the knowledge you need them to have
  2. Create the Scenario Cards for your organisation version of the “Mentor quest; Resource Mastery” that you could use at the in-person mentor training.

Game: “Mentor Quest: Resource Mastery”

Objective:

Learners will navigate through various scenarios to effectively allocate time and resources, ensuring the sustainability and success of mentoring activities.

Game Setup:

  • Players: Individual or team-based.
  • Materials: Digital platform or physical cards, tokens, and a game board.
  • Duration: 60-90 minutes.

Game Mechanics:

  1. Scenario Cards:
    • Each card presents a real-life mentoring scenario requiring resource allocation.
    • Scenarios include challenges like limited budget, time constraints, and unexpected mentor needs.
  2. Resource Tokens:
    • Tokens represent different resources (e.g., time, money, materials).
    • Players start with a set number of tokens.
  3. Action Points:
    • Players earn action points by successfully navigating scenarios.
    • Points are awarded based on the effectiveness of resource allocation.
  4. Decision-Making:
    • Players must decide how to allocate their tokens to address each scenario.
    • Decisions impact the outcome and sustainability of mentoring activities.

Game Flow:

  1. Introduction:
    • Brief the players on the game objectives and rules.
    • Explain the importance of optimizing time and resources in mentoring.
  2. Scenario Challenges:
    • Players draw scenario cards and discuss possible solutions.
    • Allocate resource tokens to address the challenges presented.
  3. Outcome Evaluation:
    • After each scenario, evaluate the effectiveness of the decisions.
    • Award action points based on the success of the resource allocation.
  4. Reflection and Feedback:
    • After completing all scenarios, players reflect on their decisions.
    • Discuss what strategies worked well and areas for improvement.

Resources to go deeper and topic materials:

Name of the material Why it matters / What you will find
Example from Italy: national training strategies and agenda for mentors 🔗WHAT – Report of the first in person training offered to Italian mentors in Rome, June 2024