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Mentoring is a process of sharing knowledge and experience, in which the Mentor helps the Mentee achieve their goals and develop their potential. However, an experienced and good Mentor does not rely only on loose talk, but uses a wide range of tools and exercises to help the Mentee learn about themselves, overcome challenges and achieve goals.
Goals are the foundation of any mentoring process. Among other things, they are what make mentoring an actual development process, and not just chaotic conversations over coffee. They are so important that we decided to devote a separate article to them. In it, I will present techniques useful for setting goals and building self-awareness, list some sample goals, and finally address the topic of assessment and evaluation.
How to talk to a Mentor? What to talk about with the Mentor? These are questions that often arise for Mentee before starting the mentoring process. We’ve already alluded to this topic in several previous articles, but now I’ve decided to put it all together in the form of a single resource – a guide for beginning Mentees who are starting their first mentoring process.
Mentoring is often compared to coaching. Not surprisingly, both forms of development have many elements in common. And in a similar way – the role of the Mentor is compared to that of the Coach. In many aspects, the roles, competencies and behaviors of both are similar, but there are also a few differences worth noting. In this article we will address these similarities and differences.
Mentoring, as shown in our report, is undeniably gaining popularity in Europe. More and more companies, universities, but also various industry organizations are beginning to use this form of development. Still, decision-makers at companies may wonder whether it is worth the time and resources to implement this form of development.
Mentoring as a development process has its own definition and assumptions. This definition defines the formula for the relationship between Mentor and Mentee and the aims and objectives of the whole process. In this respect, it is specific enough.
However, there are a number of flexible areas in which individual mentoring programmes may differ, and within these differences we can try to define the types of mentoring.
In this article, we will try to dispel any doubts and answer the most common questions about mentoring. Whether you are a person looking for a Mentor or considering a Mentor role for others, our list of questions and answers (FAQs) will give you a better understanding of what mentoring is and how it can be used in various aspects of life.
In this article, we will explore a deeper definition of a Mentor, his/her role in the life of an individual and the key competencies that make him/her an indispensable support in the development process. We will learn about the character traits and skills that distinguish a Mentor, and the benefits they can bring to both the Mentor and the Mentee, i.e. the person being mentored.
In this article, we will take a close look at the phenomenon of mentoring, starting with its definition and etymology, to concrete examples and benefits of its practical application. We will find out exactly what mentoring is, what purposes it can serve and the various ways in which it can be implemented in today’s world, which is becoming more complex and demanding every day.
Mentoring is just beginning to gain popularity. More and more programs are appearing in companies, at universities and run by various types of foundations. Still, the concept of mentoring is sometimes confused with coaching, consulting or informal one-on-one conversations over coffee. Therefore, in this article we will take a closer look at how mentoring differs from other forms of talent development.