The Process of Mentoring

This phase focuses on getting you ready for the mentoring relationship by getting to know each other, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and expectations, and assessing your mentee's skills. 

Negotiating is where the mentor and mentee come to agreements about learning goals, establish boundaries, and lay ground rules. This is where a mentor/mentee agreement is beneficial- it lays out the details of the relationship and expectations/responsibilities of all parties. 

The mentoring relationship thrives during this phase. This is where the mentee and mentor learn to trust each other. The mentor facilitates learning, monitors the mentee's progress, and provides effective, timely feedback. 

All good things must end- coming to closure represents the end of the relationship. It allows the parties to reflect on their learning, celebrate their accomplishments, and evaluate each other objectively.