Duration:
Self-study or classroom training
Description:
The 50-Minute Manager Series was designed to cover critical business and professional development topics in the shortest time possible. Our easy-to-read,
easy-to-understand format can be used for self-study or classroom training, or even office training. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, the 50-Minute
books keep you engaged and help you retain critical skills.
As skilled, educated and motivated as you are, learning from someone who knows the ins and outs of your organization and your industry can be a powerful
business asset. But the responsibility to find that person, build a strong relationship, and put your knowledge to work starts with you. Learn how to
create and maintain a mutually rewarding mentor/mentee relationship.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: The Heart of the Mentoring Relationship
The Trio Definitions
The Benefits of Being Mentored
Mentoring in the Past
Mentoring Today
The Trend Continues
Mentor-Mentee Mutuality
The Essence of Mentoring
Realizing Potential
The Mentoring Commitment
Part Summary
Part 2: The Proactive Mentee
The Mentee as Collaborator
Inviting a Mentor to Collaborate
Managing Your Own Development
Our Own Motivation & Sense of Self-Determination
The Value of Being an Active Learner
Making a Habit of Lifelong Learning
Creating a Flexible Life Plan
Shifting Your Mental Context
Staying Flexible
Part Summary
Part 3: Seven Critical Mentee Skills
Identifying Effective Mentee Skills
Skill 1: Ask Productive Questions
Skill 2: Develop Triple-Level Listening Skills
Skill 3: Use Trust as Your Glue
Skill 4: Overcome the Awe Factor
Skill 5: Resolve or Manage Differences
Skill 6: Capture the Gifts of Learning
Skill 7: Internalize the Learning
Part Summary
Part 4: Building a Productive Relationship
Build a Productive Relationship
Form the Mentoring Relationship
Create Guiding Principles
Establish Procedures for Meetings
The Spectrum of Mentor & Mentee Interactions
The Evolution of the Partnership
Types of Mentoring Relationships
Align Expectations
Giving Back: Balancing the Relationship
The Emergent Property: Synergy
Part Summary
Part 5: Fine Tuning & Transitioning the Mentoring Relationship
Creating Balance in Your Life
Identifying and Using Learning Styles
Workplace Diversity: Gaining a New Perspective
Embracing Change
Overcoming Inertia in the Organization
Transitioning / Ending the Relationship
Part Summary
