Tips for Mentors
Tips for Mentees
Build Trust
- Get to know one another
- Tell stories
- Ask questions
Guidance
- Good listening
- Non-judgmental
- Offer advice
- Ask questions – dig deeper
Supportive Problem Solving
- Listen with compassion
- Value different perspectives
- Offer advice
- Ask questions – dig deeper
Feedback
- Listen
- Be truthful and constructive
Support
- Support trying new things
- Offer encouragement
- Open doors
- Able to network
- Serve as a sounding board
Commitment
- Schedule time to meet
- Clear schedule when
meeting - Connect often
CELEBRATE SUCCESSES!
Working Together
- Work with your mentor
to create an agenda and
identify your goals - Be appreciative
- Ask for feedback
Application
- Apply what you learn
- Give back
Commitment
- Be respectful of your
mentor’s time - Come prepared
- Connect often
CELEBRATE SUCCESSES!