Successful Mentoring Steps 1-3

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Successful Mentoring Steps 1-3

Step 2: Establish the Relationship

Create mutual agreement

Overall objectives

Safety & Confidentiality

Use of developmental plan

Written agreement

Identify your roles

Meet twice monthly

focus on professional growth

Demonstrate commitment

push the envelope

Conduct early conversation

Prepare for the "what"

What stood out to you from previous mentoring

What would you like to learn during this mentorship

What brought you into the mentoring program

Find common ground

Early work experiences

Memorable team events

Preferred work habits

Favorite college experience

Gain Understanding of Partner

Social media

Ask why

Resume

Step 1: Prepare Your Role

Recognize your role

Manger who is a coach

External coach

Consultant

Trusted colleague

Mentor

Understand your motivation

Wanting to give back

Share what you have to offer

Your attraction

Use the 7 guiding principles of Successful Mentors

7. Bring your best self

6. Explore the internal world as a driver for external actions

5. Drive a risk taking for new mindsets & behaviors

4. Be flexibly goal oriented

3. Cultivate a positive & resilient relationship

2. Create a conventional safety space

1. Start where your mentee is

Step 3: Set the Direction

Establish the Expectations

Live action

Shadow

Field test

Ongoing learning mode

Adapt to Learning Oppurtunities

Embrace that you can not expect the mentee to absorb useful growth options at work

Consider other angls

Adjust, tailor, shape

Formulate Developmental Goals

Singular or Multiple Goals

Creating goals will deepen the relationship

Develop through dynamic conversation