Mentoring Toolkit
This toolkit provides resources to assist mentees and mentors in making the most of the mentoring relationship by:
- Recognizing different approaches to mentoring
- Delineating key features of effective mentoring, including the qualities and responsibilities of the mentor and mentee, as well as the benefits to the mentor, mentee, and the organization
- Defining mentoring, coaching and sponsoring
- Guiding individuals in identifying mentors to create a mentoring network
- Setting realistic goals using a reflective self-assessment, an Individualized Development Plan (IDP), conducted by the mentee and shared with a mentor(s)
- Facilitating effective communication, including structuring productive one-time meetings, as well as initial and ongoing meetings for long-term relationships
- Establishing mechanisms to agree upon specific goals of the mentoring relationship and how to monitor progress.
Information about Mentoring
The following resources provide definitions and approaches to mentoring, as well as checklists and other resources to guide mentors and mentees in conducting effective mentoring meetings:
Mentoring, Coaching and Sponsoring Defined
although the terms are often used interchangeably, they have distinct differences and are defined in this one-page summary.
Common Approaches to Mentoring
a one- page summary of common approaches to mentoring.
Key Features of an Effective Mentoring Relationship
a one-page summary of the qualities, responsibilities and benefits of an effective mentoring relationship.
Structuring a Micro-Mentoring Meeting
a checklist to facilitate a productive, potentially one-time, meeting on a particular area of developmental need of a mentee