What to talk about in mentoring sessions?
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What to talk about in mentoring sessions?
In a mentoring meeting, it’s important to put an emphasis on learning about one another. Discuss personal and professional history in order to establish a common ground. You can also talk about topics centered around leadership, situational advice and skills.
What topics themes should be covered by a mentor within sessions and why?
A mentor’s first choice of topic is almost always around career paths. Mentors can ask mentees on their desired career path. They can also ask if the mentee thinks of his current career path as aligned to his goals or if he wants to change career paths.
What should I ask a mentee?
7 questions to ask a mentee
- What are your short-term goals?
- What are your long-term goals?
- What’s working in your career?
- What’s not working?
- What ideas have you developed to help you overcome challenges and meet your goals?
- What areas do you feel comfortable addressing on your own and what areas require more support?
How do I motivate my mentee?
- Get To Know Your Mentee First.
- Guide Them Toward Relevant Job Experiences.
- Focus On Most Meaningful Areas.
- Ensure Absolute Confidentiality.
- Invite Mentees To Shadow You In Meetings.
- Focus On Being Relatable.
- Understand Your Mentee’s Personality.
- Keep An Open Mind.
How do you make a mentoring session fun?
Make your mentoring sessions engaging and fun with these 7 ideas for your upcoming mentoring meetings.
- Go for a walk or visit a (quiet!) coffee shop.
- Read a book.
- Create a plan.
- Mutual job shadowing.
- Discuss related news and events.
- Find a podcast.
- Host networking meetings.
What should the mentor and mentee focus on in their mentorship?
What should the mentor and mentee focus on in their mentorship? Mentorships that focus on skills development help the mentee learn specific skill sets in order to develop him or herself, add value to the organization and progress on his or her career path.
What to talk about with mentees?
Mentees to mentors
- How can I improve my public speaking skills?
- What do you think are my three best skills?
- What skill areas do you think I could improve in?
- What skills do you think are the most beneficial for me to have in my current position?
How do you start a mentoring conversation?
Give your mentor an idea of what you’d like to focus on. You might even email an informal agenda for your first conversation ahead of time to let your mentor know what’s on your mind. Ask for your mentor’s contact information and, if applicable, his or her assistant’s contact information.
Who is mentor quote?
“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.” — Bob Proctor. “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey. “Spoon feeding, in the long run, teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon” —E.M. Forster.
How do you engage a mentee?
- 5 Ways to Engage Your Student Mentee.
- Meet Your Mentee. The most important part of a mentor’s role is developing a meaningful relationship with their mentee.
- Share Your Journey.
- Sharpen The Mind.
- Preparing For Future Workplace.
- Networking.
