As part of service-wide focus on mentorship, Air Education and Training Command will virtually host a Leadership Mentoring Symposium Jan. 27-28.
The two-day event is being hosted by the AETC Mentoring Council, which is composed of Airmen from around the command, and will allow senior leaders to mentor a virtual audience on specific topics.
"Headquarters, Air Force A1 has determined that January is the month of mentoring," said Quency L. Henson, AETC's Mentoring Council lead. "This symposium is for civilians, enlisted and officers in AETC, regardless of location, and we couldn't be more excited to share the wisdom and experience of this great lineup of speakers with the entire command."
Sessions on both days will run from 8 a.m. to noon Central Standard Time using ZoomGov. There will be a question and answer period after each speaker presents.
Agenda (tentative; subject to change):
Wednesday, Jan. 27
| 8 a.m. |
Symposium Launch |
AETC Mentoring Council |
| 8:10 a.m. |
The Importance of Mentorship |
Col. Paul Swenson, AETC/A1 |
| 9 a.m. |
Communication |
SES Mr. George Gagnon, AETC International Affairs |
| 10 a.m. |
Responsibility |
Col. Seth Graham, 14th Flying Training Wing commander |
| 11 a.m. |
Teamwork |
Col. Heather Blackwell, 81st Training Wing commander |
Thursday, Jan. 28
| 8 a.m. |
Welcome |
Maj. Gen. William Spangenthal, AETC deputy commander |
| 8:10 a.m. |
Critical Thinking |
Col. John Lofton, 82nd Training Group commander |
| 9 a.m. |
Motivating Employees |
Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander |
| 10 a.m. |
Professional Development |
Col. Eries L.G. Mentzer, 42nd Air Base Wing commander |
| 11 a.m. |
Leadership |
Col. Tim Danielson, 71st Flying Training Wing commander |
| 11:50 a.m. |
Wrap-up |
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, AETC commander |
Certificates will be provided for audience participants.
