Successful Mentoring Steps 1-3

Step 3: Set the Direction

Formulate Developmental Goals

Develop through dynamic conversation

Creating goals will deepen the relationship

Singular or Multiple Goals

Adapt to Learning Oppurtunities

Adjust, tailor, shape

Consider other angls

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

Establish the Expectations

Ongoing learning mode

Field test

Shadow

Live action

Step 1: Prepare Your Role

Use the 7 guiding principles of Successful Mentors

1. Start where your mentee is

2. Create a conventional safety space

3. Cultivate a positive & resilient relationship

4. Be flexibly goal oriented

5. Drive a risk taking for new mindsets & behaviors

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

7. Bring your best self

Understand your motivation

Your attraction

Share what you have to offer

Wanting to give back

Recognize your role

Mentor

Trusted colleague

Consultant

External coach

Manger who is a coach

Step 2: Establish the Relationship

Gain Understanding of Partner

Resume

Ask why

Social media

Find common ground

Favorite college experience

Preferred work habits

Memorable team events

Early work experiences

Prepare for the "what"

What brought you into the mentoring program

What would you like to learn during this mentorship

What stood out to you from previous mentoring

Identify your roles

Conduct early conversation

push the envelope

Demonstrate commitment

focus on professional growth

Meet twice monthly

Create mutual agreement

Written agreement

Use of developmental plan

Safety & Confidentiality

Overall objectives