Advisors
“I think there are a lot of take home messages for us all, both in the value of the excellence program and the tools we tend to take for granted or under estimate their power. For me it was a great learning experience and I recommend excellence to those who have yet to take the step.”
Mindshop Excellence Advisor
The Mindshop Excellence Advisor plays a vital role in the 5 day face to face program as they are the catalyst that makes it work by providing the training in the Mindshop tools and processes on day 1 of the program and then act as a mentor to the students during the week. Advisors are then encouraged to help the team prepare for the presentation on the final day of the program and attend the final presentation to the host.
Advisors generously donate their time for part of the week, mainly Days 1 and 5, to help the group of students develop skills that will not only be integral for the weeks project but also life skills that will help them in their future to help solve problems. Presenting the tools and processes on Day 1 is also a great way to build the Advisor’s own confidence and fluency in the tools.
Click here to download an Advisor Information pack for everything an Advisor needs to know about facilitating a program.
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Video of Greg Robinson, Deputy Principal, and two Mindshop Excellence students from Hunter Valley Grammar on why Advisors should get involved.
FAQs for Advisors
I’m interested! What do I do now?
There are times when schools and hosts contact Mindshop Excellence directly to coordinate a program. In these instances, Mindshop Excellence will reach out to local Advisors who have expressed interest in participating in the program.
In most instances, it is the Advisor’s responsibility to make contact with a local school and a host (which may be a client) and gauge their interest. Marketing flyers can be downloaded here to help you promote the program. Download here.
In most instances, it is the Advisor’s responsibility to make contact with a local school and a host (which may be a client) and gauge their interest. Marketing flyers can be downloaded here to help you promote the program. Download here.
What do I need to provide:
- A full day of training on Day 1 of the program to students
- Be available by phone and email throughout the week to keep track on the group’s progress and provide guidance (some Advisors choose to make a mid-week visit to the group but this is purely optional)
- Assist the group in preparing for the final presentation on the final day of the program
- Present certificates to the group members on conclusion of their final presentation
What if I’ve never run a program before:
For those Advisors yet to participate in a Mindshop Excellence program, we will always try to ‘buddy’ you with another Advisor who has for the week to show you the ropes and provide support. Please contact us (excellence@mindshop.com) if you would like us to suggest a Buddy to you.
What support resources are provided to me?
Mindshop Excellence have developed everything you need to run the 5 day program. Marketing flyers, Day 1 powerpoint presentation with built in presenter notes, roadmaps on how you can effectively support the team, student manuals, certificates and much more which is all downloadable through Mindshop Online here.