Description
Book SynopsisA practical guide to making the most of a mentoring opportunity, written for the person being mentored Shows how to prepare for, sustain, and bring closure to these important relationships Appropriate for use in any kind of organization, whether non-profit, corporate, or government, and for formal and informal mentoring situations.
Trade Review“A companion to the bestselling books,
The Mentor’s Guide and
Creating a Mentoring Culture, this practical volume offers ideas and suggestions for making the most of a valuable mentoring opportunity for the mentee.
The book provides a roadmap with guideposts along the path from selecting a mentor to transitioning into the role of mentor, creating a viable culture of mentoring and facilitating effective relationships. It is comprehensive, accessible and illustrated with extensive real-life examples from those who have experienced powerful mentoring relationships.
Although the guide primarily focuses on mentoring related to work and professional development, its wisdom is applicable to personal mentoring as well. In conclusion, it assists all of us take charge of envisioning and realizing our futures, leading to better lives and more rewarding and valuable work.”
—NACADA Journal, Issue 30(1) (Spring 2010)
Table of ContentsForeword by Carol B. Muller ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
The Authors xvii
1 The Power and Process of Mentoring 1
2 Preparing Yourself to Make the Most of Mentoring 15
3 Finding and Getting to Know Your Mentor 39
4 Establishing Agreements with Your Mentor 55
5 Doing the Work 79
6 Coming to Closure with Your Mentor 99
7 Making the Transition from Mentee to Mentor 113
Appendix: Digging Deeper: An Annotated List of Helpful Resources 131
References 141
Index 145
