Timeline And Resource Guide For Mentors

JANUARY CHECKLIST AND RESOURCES

“ I’ve learned a lot from mentors who were instrumental in shaping me, and I want to share what I’ve learned.” Herbie Hancock

Hello mentors! Happy New Year and welcome back! May your year be filled with smooth deadlines, great stories and beautiful designs. I hope your break was totally and completely relaxing, filled with family and fun. Depending on how the December deadlines went, January is usually a month to reflect, plan, catch up, submit what you can and get ready for the intense months of February and March. Take a quick minute (do it right now) and send your mentee a short text or email encouraging them that the most difficult part of the yearbook year is behind them now and to stay focused as they power through the next three months. Also share any or all of what follows here. JANUARY CHECKLIST Here are some considerations to pass on your mentee for January. Reflect on how the first half of the year went. As you have done throughout the year, take time with your editors and staff to debrief what has been going well and how you can improve your performance on the next deadline. The first week back is a great time to do this. Set New Year’s resolutions — both for the staff and you as an adviser. Once you have reflected on the ups and downs of the first half of the year, make somem resolutions to get the new year off to a strong start. My resolution as an adviser would undoubtedly be “Kids Before Pages.” Your staff health – both mental and physical – should always be the priority. Keep it fun and emphasize personal growth in every step of the process. I too often felt I cared more about creating great pages and making deadlines than nurturing each and every staff member.

Attack those proofs. If you crushed your December deadlines and you use InDesign, you undoubtedly will be inundated with proofs. Have a clear plan and set of procedures for correcting proofs. AND RESOURCES

JANUARY CHECKLIST

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