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“A single conversation with a wise person is better than ten years of study.”
- Chinese Proverb




CTAM Mentor Program Class of 2009 Beer & De-brief

Pictured from left to right: Mike Lee/Rogers, Sean Luxton/Insight, Heather Stanley/Cogeco, Robert Ostfield/andPOP, Cynthia Radcliffe/Mountain (Absent: Cal Millar/Channel Zero, Russ Ward/Teletoon)

NEW FOR 2010

CTAM Canada will be creating 5 new Mentoring Partnerships in 2010. The focus will be to develop strategies for critical thinking and planning, and to assist Mentees (those being mentored) in making better informed decisions.  Learn how to deal more effectively with stress and uncertainty, and gain insights into an organization and our industry. Each mentoring relationship is unique and will be defined by the needs of the Mentee, and the expertise of the Mentor.

CTAM Canada's Mentees will work with their Mentors to create individual action plans to help enhance learning, skill-building and career development. Mentoring relationships will last for 9 months, with a suggested time investment of 2 hours per month, and can be done over the phone or in person.

It's a small investment of time that has a significant payback for both Mentees and Mentors.

Start a meaningful conversation - find out more about the CTAM Mentor Program.

Click here for a full overview of the CTAM Canada Mentor Program including;
Mentor Program Overview
Mentor Application Form
Mentee Application Form
Mentoring Agreement

Or call Sean Luxton for more information and apply online at www.ctam.ca today.
720-457-2904, sluxton@insightsports.com

2009 MENTOR PROGRAM TESTEMONIALS

Having access to a mentor through this program has been extremely insightful. Having Cal as a resource to bounce ideas off and also to gain insight from his experiences has helped me make tough decisions as I move forward with my career and business.
Robert Ostfield
CEO and POP Inc.

Spending a few hours each month as Robert's Mentor has been a terrific learning opportunity for both of us, and a really positive overall experience. I was able to share some of my learnings with Robert, and he also brought a fresh perspective to some of the challenges that I face. I gave something and I got something; I heartily recommend the Program to other CTAM Members.
C.J. (Cal) Millar
Channel Zero Inc.

The mentorship experience was excellent.  I really appreciate CTAM Canada putting this program together and providing an opportunity to learn from seasoned industry professionals.  Mike Lee was a fantastic mentor who despite his busy schedule always found time for our meetings and was willing to share his knowledge and experience.
Heather Stanley
Senior Product Development Manager - Strategy & Special Projects Cogeco Cable

I was glad to take part in the first year of the CTAM Canada Mentor program. Everything new builds on what came before and supporting our next generation of media executives allows me to give back and make our industry's foundation stronger for the future.
Mike Lee
VP Rogers Ventures

The CTAM mentor program gave me an opportunity to try new things and learn new skills with the back-up of an experienced person in my field, Russ Ward. You are only as good as the team you're working with & you cannot hope to achieve success of the same magnitude on your own, as you would with the experience & encouragement of a seasoned professional in your field. I'm very grateful for my CTAM mentor experience. Even when you're busy, you just need to make time for the important things, and the CTAM Mentor Program is one: the reward is far too good to pass up.
Cynthia Radcliffe
Cynthia Radcliff
Sales Analyst / Marketing Coordinator
Shaw Cablesystems G.P.

The CTAM mentor program provided me with an opportunity to offer guidance and practical advice while learning new things about myself.  The time I spent with Cynthia was valuable and allowed me to see the industry and my role from a different perspective.  Having the chance to give something back to another CTAM Member was a very positive experience."
Russ Ward
VP Marketing, TELETOON


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