Over the past two months , training and engagement has gone really well. However similarities appear as with students, using technology;
· Limited engagement when contact is reduced
· Access issues when contact is reduced
· Associate mentors understand the mansion, but then reduce visits.
· Initial uptake of SMART very good, but continued use poor.
· SMART evaluation questionnaire accessed and reported.
Clear evidence that mansion concept is a positive success, most importantly as an aid to mentoring. Transferable knowledge to other programmes with a common professional code would demonstrate potential of Mentor Mansion.
Another issue is that of control over mentors or associate mentors. The institution cannot impose any ideologies or priorities on a group that, it is neither responsible for or has control over.
