HKICPA Mentorship Programme 2017-18

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Mentoring process
For the 2017-18 programme, the mentor-mentee
cycle begins on 1 April 2017 for 12 months. An
approved mentor can take one or, at most, two
mentees during the cycle.
It is important for the mentees to clearly identify
their objectives which they wish to achieve from the
mentorship programme and agree these with the
mentor at the beginning of the programme. The
objectives are expected to be specific, attainable
and of relevance to one’s professional development.
For mentoring to thrive, a solid relationship needs to
be formed between mentor and mentee. Therefore
it is important that they should agree on the level of
commitment, mode and frequency of interaction at
the outset and that a periodic communication be
maintained, say, two to four times a year is
recommended.
Means of communication are flexible which can be
meetings in person, phone calls, social media,
emails, or any other forms as mutually agreed by
the mentor and mentee.
Mentors and mentees will be invited to give interim
and end-of-programme reviews which may cover
the objectives, key discussions, achievements and
feedback on the programme, etc.
How can I apply?
Simply complete the online application
) by 31 December
2016.
The matching process will be undertaken by the
Institute based on compatibility and the learning
needs indicated by the mentees. The process will
involve both the potential mentor and mentee
before the matching is confirmed. Only on rare
occasions that a second matching will be
entertained if the first profile matching fails to
work. Applicants will be notified of the matching
results by March 2017.
Mentorship Programme support
To ensure a rewarding mentor-mentee relationship,
we will provide three levels of support:
1. A briefing session for mentors and mentees
regarding the programme goals, participant roles,
mentoring best practices and mentoring process.
Topics will cover the skills-based training in
coaching, dealing with difficult situations and
lifecycle of the mentoring relationship as to:
• how to develop the relationship;
• how to keep the momentum; and
• how to wrap it up.
2. Periodic reviews: mentors and mentees are
encouraged to provide reviews to the Institute
with an intention to address any key issues.
3. Continuous improvement: with feedback from
mentors and mentees, the Institute is committed
to the ongoing development of the programme.
At any time, mentors and mentees are welcome
to contact the responsible staff who is there to
provide support, identify opportunities and
troubleshoot issues and working with the
stakeholders to make ongoing adjustments to
keep the programme thriving.
Start-of-term and end-of-term gatherings
The start-of-term gathering will be held in April
2017 when mentors and mentees will be invited to
mark the formal commencement of the programme.
An end-of-term gathering, formally bringing closure
to the mentoring connection under the programme,
will be held in April 2018. This provides an
opportunity for both the mentor and mentee to
reflect upon their experience in the mentoring
process. This is also an occasion for the Institute to
express gratitude to all stakeholders for their
contributions to the programme.