Roles of a mentor

MENTORING: 

MENTORING

Who is a mentor? : 

Who is a mentor? A mentor is an individual with expertise who can help develop the career of a mentee. A mentor has two primary functions for the mentee. Career – related functions Psychosocial functions

Stages of mentoring: 

Stages of mentoring Initiation stage Matching process occurs Potential mentee proves himself/herself worthy of a mentor’s attention Explore the relationship and create an effective mentoring program

Cultivation stage: 

Cultivation stage The mentee learns from the mentor. Two broad mentoring functions are at their peak during this stage. The mentor teaches the mentee valuable lessons gained from the mentor’s experience and expertise.

Separation stage: 

Separation stage There may be nothing left to learn, The mentee may want to establish an independent identity The mentor may send the mentee off on his or her own the way a parent sends off an adult child.

Re-definition stage: 

Re-definition stage both mentor and mentee recognize that their relationship can continue but that it will not be the same as their mentoring relationship. The former mentor may establish mentoring relationships with new mentees. Likewise, the former mentee may serve as a mentor to others.

Mentee Needs: 

Mentee Needs Guidance in a general or specific professional area Series of questions or issues Broad career development Early career development Ethical and moral guidance Assistance in navigating professional settings, institutions, structures and politics Professional identity development guidance

Roles of a mentor: 

Roles of a mentor Willingness to share skills, knowledge, and expertise. Demonstrates a positive attitude and acts as a positive role model. Takes a personal interest in the mentoring relationship. Exhibits enthusiasm in the field.

Roles of mentor: 

Roles of mentor Provides guidance and constructive feedback. Sets and meets ongoing personal and professional goals. Values the opinions and initiatives of others. Motivates others by setting a good example.

Settings : 

Settings Professional settings Organizations (e.g., APA) Community Internet, e-mail, telephone Informal national and international networks within specialties

Informal mentoring: 

Informal mentoring not managed or specifically recognized as a mentoring relationship within a larger organization. benefits the mentee’s professional development The relationship is most likely to be initiated by the mentee as she or he seeks support around a specific task

Formal mentoring : 

Formal mentoring six primary characteristics of formal mentoring programs that can directly influence the program’s effectiveness: (a) program objectives (b) selection of participants (c) matching of mentors and mentees (d) training for mentors and mentees, (e) guidelines for frequency of meeting, and (f) a goal-setting process.

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Formal mentoring programs are generally more effective when mentors voluntarily participate (rather than being dragged or coerced) and are intrinsically motivated to help mentees Typical guidelines suggest one or two meeting per month and specify the mentee as the responsible party to initiate these meetings.

Types of mentors: 

Types of mentors Superior mentors Subordinate mentors Peer mentors

Maintaining mentor – mentee relationship: 

Maintaining mentor – mentee relationship A mentor who is clear and upfront about what the mentee can expect from a mentoring relationship, who guides the process, and who sets appropriate boundaries, creates an environment in which the relationship can thrive. A mentor who can provide perspective during critical incidents, and encourage the mentee to find balance, enables growth through the relationship.

Maintaining mentor – mentee relationship: 

Maintaining mentor – mentee relationship From the mentee’s perspective, respectful behaviors such as punctuality, reliability, and the development of an independent work style, create an environment in which the mentor can best meet the needs of the mentee. Helps to understand that the mentor relationship can be the start of a long-term, mutual, professional relationship that changes over time.

MENTORING – A QUICK VIEW: 

MENTORING – A QUICK VIEW