CHAPTER 17
Mentoring
“Mentor: someone whose hindsightcan become your foresight.”
—Anonymous
| Q17.1 | Is having a mentor really helpful? |
| A17.1 | If you have an interest in learning and mastering a profession—project management or any other—then there is no better way to learn the craft than by having a mentor by your side. A mentor is a trusted counselor and subject-matter expert whose primary objective is to help a mentee be more effective in a specific area of interest by helping develop the mentee’s potential. |
| Q17.2 | How should I go about finding a mentor? |
| A17.2 | There are many methods to consider. Here are a few:
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