Relationship Building
The relationship between the mentor and the mentee is the foundation of an effective mentoring experience. This section includes documents that help the mentor to establish a strong relationship with the mentee—one that is built upon trust, mutual respect, and effective communication.
- Beginning a Mentoring Assignment: Preparation
and Entry
This document provides guidance and suggestions to a mentor about advance preparation for a mentoring appointment, and strategies for ensuring an effective entry to the mentoring site. The document includes guidance on collaborative development of goals and objectives for the mentoring assignment. - Building a Relationship with a Mentee
Building an effective relationship of mutual understanding and trust with the mentee is a critical component of effective mentoring. This document contains information and strategies for ensuring effective interpersonal communication and building rapport with the mentee so that both parties achieve the greatest benefit from the mentoring experience. - Making Feedback Work
This document defines feedback, explains the purpose of feedback, and offers suggestions for giving effective feedback within the context of a mentoring relationship.