HR Definitions

Mentoring



What is Mentoring?
A mentor is a high level of coach who has actually experienced the workplace situations in which the person seeking to be mentored is engaged.

They become a trusted advisor who counsels and becomes the source of wisdom.

The mentor assists the mentee to:

  • Assess their current situation
  • Set goals for growth
  • Reflect on situations both positive and negative as learning experiences
  • Analyse potential or hypothetical situations
  • Role play upcoming engagements

They also provide:

  • Counsel
  • Encouragement
  • Examples from their experience
  • A lot of listening

How can Mentoring be used?
Mentoring can be used in many environments, including:

  • The nurturing of young adults
  • Fast tracking graduates in an organisation
  • Development of management
  • Development of leadership potential
  • Development of technical excellence

Best Practice for Mentoring
Best Practice in mentoring involves:

  • Correct matching of Mentor to Mentee
  • Having the Mentor undergo development in the process of being a Mentor
  • Having the Mentee undergo development in the process of being a Mentee
  • Formalising the goal setting and achievement phases of the mentoring process
  • Ceremonialising achievement

Related Definitions
Coaching
Corporate Coaching
Performance Appraisal
Performance Management
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