Mentoring

Posted on 31 Mar, 2024

Collected in-progress thoughts on mentoring (both sides).

2-way street

• Push people out-of-their-comfort-zone, make them a little bit uncomfortable.

• Showing vulnerability as a mentor. None of us have all the answers.

• "I have feedback for you" as a phrase can be intimidating. Couple of pointers while giving feedback:

  • Ask permission

  • Genuinely care.

  • +ve intent

  • Give feedback early and often (do not delay)

  • Be to the point

Questions to ask the mentee

• What do you want to achieve, get out of mentorship?

• No firm goals & expectations can lead to disappointment & guilt later on where both mentor & mentee feel like they were not able to get the most out of the relationship.

Resources

• Mentoring: A Two Way Street • Larene Le Gassick & Damian Maclennan • YOW! 2018