Welcome
NCA CDM-CDT Mentoring Program
Resource Page
This webpage is your resource for supplemental information and tools discussed during our 2023 NCA Mentoring Training.
We encourage you to use these resources to support your Team.
NCA Cemetery Director Training Program Manager: Charles (Rudy) Arnold
Contact: Charles.Arnold2@va.gov; Telephone: (314) 894-6172
Facilitators: Gwen and Michael Onatolu
Contacts: Gwen@TeamForResults.com; Mkonatolu@TeamForResults.com
Telephone: 630-983-7607
In-Session Resources
- Participant Guide for Mentors: Participant-Handbook-for-Mentor-Training-2023
- Participant Guide for Trainees: Participant-Handbook-for-Protege-Training-2023
- DOP Template: NCA Intern DOP Template
- Cemetery Operations: Cemetery Ops. February 2023 Update
- After-Session Plan: After-Session Actions 2023
After Session Resources
- Mentor-Trainee Conference Call log summary: Template-for-Conference-Call-Log
- Site Visit Plan: Site Visit Plan
- Request for Raters Information for Leadership Survey: Request Rater Information
- Site Visit Executive Summary Template: Site-Visit-Executive-Summary
- Agreed-Upon Ground Rules: Ground Rules
- Expectations from Class: Expectations from class
- Mentors – Mentees Collective Expectations: Mentor Pairs Collective Expectations
Articles
1. Becoming a great mentor – A successful mentor is not just an advisor, but a role model, guide and colleague. Here’s how to make the most of this important role.
2. Mentoring Matters: Three Essential Elements Of Success
3. 11 Roles and Responsibilities for You to Build a Better Mentor and Mentee Relationship
Additional Resources
1. NCA Cemetery Director Competencies:
2. NCA 1630 Matrix:
3. SMART Goals Write-up with Sample:
4. Brainstorming Guidelines with Affinity Diagramming: