The Mentor Assignment step pairs the track participant with a mentor from your designated pool. Doozy creates a group DM between them and enables subsequent steps to message the mentor or the pair. Smart matching balances workload across mentors.
Only one mentor assignment step is allowed per track.
⚙️ Configuration
Mentor Pool
Choose where mentors are selected from:
| Source | Description |
|---|
| Specific People | Handpick individual users as mentors |
| Slack Channel Members | All members of a channel |
| Groups | Members of organizational groups |
Delivery Time
- Immediate: Leave blank to assign when step triggers
- Scheduled: Select a time (e.g., 9:00 AM), based on user’s timezone
🧠 Smart Matching
Doozy uses round-robin matching that considers:
- Workload balancing: Distributes assignments evenly across the pool
- Location: Prefers mentors in similar locations
- Timezone: Prefers mentors in similar timezones
📬 Unlocked Destinations
After this step, you can send messages to:
| Destination | Use For |
|---|
| Mentor | Private guidance, check-ins with the mentor only |
| Mentor & User | Group DM welcome messages, shared resources, check-in prompts |
Always add a message step to the group DM after assignment so both parties know they’ve been paired!
⭐ Best Practices
- Size your pool: 5-10 mentors per 20-30 mentees prevents burnout
- Notify immediately: Send a group DM welcome right after assignment
- Set expectations: Share mentor guidelines in the first message
- Schedule check-ins: Use delays and messages to prompt engagement
- Collect feedback: Add surveys at key milestones
🎯 Common Use Cases
- New Hire Onboarding: Pair new employees with experienced buddies
- Intern Programs: Assign full-time mentors to interns
- Skills Development: Connect learners with subject matter experts
- Leadership Development: Pair high-potentials with senior leaders
- Remote Integration: Help remote workers connect with team members
