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10 Steps to Successful Mentoring
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10 Steps to Successful Mentoring

by Wendy Axelrod
June 2019
Beginner content levelBeginner
224 pages
5h 1m
English
Association for Talent Development
Content preview from 10 Steps to Successful Mentoring

Step 2

Establish the Relationship

“I am not what you see. I am what time and effort and interaction slowly unveil.”

—Richelle E. Goodrich

Overview

• Gain an understanding of your partner.

• Find common ground.

• Clarify expectations of working together.

• Identify your roles.

• Create a mutual agreement.

“Have to admit, I am surprised at how nervous I feel about my first conversation with Jessica. How do I make sure things are started right? It feels like I’m in a spotlight.” This is what Kal, an accomplished manager who was becoming a first-time mentor, shared with me. His mentee, a fast-rising professional in his field, was someone he had never met; they had been paired through the company’s mentoring program. Kal had a compelling desire ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781949036480