The Mentoring Relationship

To develop a successful mentoring relationships:

• Design the Alliance. Both parties must have an agreement on the contact and response times, meetings, confidentiality, focus, feedback, and goals and accountability.
• Get to Know Each Other. It is important to have a strong relationship and trust before focusing on the problem.
• Set the Agenda. Be clear on the purpose and goals of the program.
• Reflect and Evaluate. Know if there is a progress or development gained from the mentoring every few meetings.
• Closeout. Before parting ways, have a closure with each other. Reflect and appreciate what both parties have learned and gained from the experience.