The Mentoring Process

Participant Roles

The Mentor

• Assists the mentee in developing a mentoring plan
• Provides or directs opportunity for experience-based learning
• Provides coaching and feedback

The Mentee

• Develops a mentoring plan
• Schedules mentoring meetings
• Takes action based upon the mentoring relationship
• Integrates mentoring information into career planning

The Mentoring Plan and Relationship

• Is as formal or informal as necessary
• Meets as frequently as is convenient for both participants
• Requires that all participants come prepared to give and receive openly and in full confidence

Mentoring Process

Assess your interest and readiness for mentoring.

• Understand the process, roles, and responsibility
• SET GOALS.

Identify possible mentors on your own or through this site.

• Consider qualities, skills, and committments from peers, voluntary mentors or others you know in the profession.

Initiate the mentoring relationship.

Define, manage, and evaluate the relationship.

• Develop mentoring objectives and exchange expectations early in the process.
• Establish guidelines and agendas for your meetings.
• Monitor progress towards your goals and adjust as necessary.