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Mentoring Program Overview
The Mentoring Committee developed a program providing for the professional growth of early career mediators, referred to in this Program as Mentees. This program is in response to the gap in the ADR field between the completion of of a mediator's training and the practical application of that knowledge, i.e. doing mediations.
Putting the program in perspective illustrates how MCDR is staying in tune with the needs of all ADR practitioners and providing a tangible benefit for MCDR membership.
What is Mentoring?
Mentoring is the process of one person guiding and providing insight to another person to support self-learning, skill development, improved performance and realization of goals.
What’s the Background?
MACRO and MCDR are at the forefront of setting mediator performance and ethical standards throughout the state of Maryland. MCDR now can expand this effort by offering Mentors the opportunity to be paired with a Mentee over the course of a year, offering advice, guidance, knowledge sharing, and discussion.
What is the MCDR Mentorship Program?
The MCDR Mentoring Committee developed this program to assist in the professional growth of early career mediators, referred to here as Mentees. The Program is in response to the gap in the ADR field between the completion of a mediator's training and the practical application of that knowledge, i.e. doing mediations. Inviting MCDR members to connect to a mentor enables the organization to stay in tune with the needs of ADR practitioners and provides a tangible benefit for MCDR membership.
How Are Mentors and Mentees assigned?
Three Mentees are assigned to each Mentor. Mentors and Mentees are matched based on interests and expertise in such areas as Family, Property or Employment issues. The committee also considers other factors such as communication styles to best facilitate the ease of information and feedback transfer.
How Does It Work?
Mentors and Mentees participate in a training session consisting of a 2-hour joint session and a 1-hour separate session. Mentees participate in role playing and Mentors provide useful information andfeedback.
As of October 2026, twenty-three mentees have completed the program. For more information, please click on these two links: Mentoring Program and Mentor Candidate Chart.
For more information, please click on these two links: Mentoring Program and Mentor Candidate Chart.
For more information about the upcoming Pilot Programs and answers to your questions, please contact Stirling Phillips:
Telephone: (240) 316-1402