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Mentoring,
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CA Sunishi Gabhawala
Career Coach
MENTORSHIP
What do we think is the role of a mentor
DEFINITION Mentorship is a personal developmental relationship in which a more experienced or knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person.
However, true mentoring is more than just answering occasional questions or providing ad hoc help. It is about an ongoing relationship of learning, dialogue, and challenge. Mentee / protégé / protegee
COVER TODAY
What is mentoring
Expectations from a mentor
Expectations from a mentee
Types of mentees
Example of a formal program
How do I find a mentor
WHAT IS MENTORING
Relationship – get it right
Guidance/Direction
Sounding Board
Asking questions – not telling you what to do
Exchange of thoughts
DEVELOPMENT
Sponsorship
MYTHS
One Mentor Fits All
Only a formal long term
relationship
Mentoring is for less experienced
people
DO WE NEED IT
Diff levels need different kinds
Junior to Mid-level
Senior – large organisations
Senior – own businesses
Start ups
EXPECTATIONS - MENTOR
How the mentee is adding value to the organisation
Does the mentee have pride and joy in what he is doing?
Troubleshoot
Open doors
Onus on mentor to schedule meetings
EXPECTATIONS - MENTEE
Clearly state your expectations
Do your homework
Mentor suggests tasks – follow them
Define clearly how the mentor’s
guidance helped you
Give something back to the mentor
Demonstrate respect, need for advise
FORMAL PROGRAM
Level
HR plays role
Expectation mapping
Introduce mentor and mentee
Role of Line Manager
Onus on Mentor
How many?
How often
KINDS OF MENTORS
Company peer
Company senior / Industry senior
Remote
Invisible
WHY SHOULD I MENTOR
Organization – performance
ranking
Feel good
Stay in touch
Networking opportunity
Keep learning
HOW DO I FIND A MENTOR
List your objectives
Sources to identify mentors
Meet the mentor
Win him over
How will you support him
ROLLOUT HERE
Don’t offer to be a mentor if you
cant commit time
Do set boundaries
BUT not avoid all personal issues
Observe your mentees