Peer mentoringThe Roundabout activity is a method of peer mentoringIt will enable you to experience a mutual mentoring activity and assess the benefitsPeer mentoring activity

Roundabout methodUses the metaphor of a roundabout to open up the imagination and the possibilities of a situation

Engages the right side of the brain to produce insights that may not occur through normal conversation, which uses logical left side

Roundabout activity ProcessIn pairs, take turns to draw and talk about your roundabout 15 mins each wayThink about your own career development or shorter term job situationImagine standing in the middle of a roundabout island Draw a number of possible road exits (opportunities) available to you. Include motorways, A and B roads, straight and bendy. Partner watches and listens as you talk through

Roads may be known or risky and unknown; following intuition rather than practicality; a life-long ambition

Roundabout activity Process cont.Through discussion with partners, explore each road/exit. Partner listens and asks questions to encourage further reflectionWhat are the positives and negatives of each? What is your gut reaction to each?Identify routes you dont want to follow and whyDevelop further the routes you wish to followIdentify at least one action to follow up

Or think about a problem you have - the road exits are the range of possible options open to you to solve the problem or issue

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