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.
Mentoring isn't what it used to be. In today's high-tech, global economy, the days of stiff hierarchy and loyalty to the status quo are long gone. Today's
mentors understand that they have as much to gain from building close working relationships and sharing their experience with others as they have to give.
Whether you are entering an informal arrangement or a formal training program, learn how to make mentoring more meaningful for everyone.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: What is Mentoring & Why it Matters
The Story of Mentor
What Mentors Do
The Enabling Mentor
Mentoring Today
What Does Mentoring Look Like?
The Power of Relationships in Our Lives
Mentors Care Beyond the Work
A Mentor Goes Above and Beyond
Part Summary
Part 2: Creating a Mentoring Relationship
Stages of Development
Where to Begin
The Mentoring Match
Determining Mentee Expectations
Developing a Partnership
Guiding Principles
Creating a Mentor/Mentee Agreement
Two-Way Mentoring / Reverse Mentoring
Part Summary
Part 3: Maintaining a Mentoring Relationship
Adopting a Change Attitude
Managing Change
Coping Mechanisms
Mirroring
Validation
It's Rarely Black or White
Progressive Adaptation
Part Summary
Part 4: Navigating the Mentoring Relationship
Effective Mentoring Tools
Shifting Context
Active Listening
Naming Feelings
Listening for Motivation
Constructive Confrontation
Information That Has Positive Impact
Giving Permission
Being Genuinely Curious
Part Summary
Part 5: Fine Tuning & Transitioning the Mentoring Relationship
Fine Tuning and Transitioning
Potential Pitfall One-Giving Criticism
Potential Pitfall Two-Giving Advice
Potential Pitfall Three-Trying to Rescue
Transitioning the Relationship
Part Summary