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Mentoring - Self-Directed Courseware Ref: CM

Duration:
One day

Description:
This book will provide you with the tools to understand the unique role of mentors in today's workplace, determine the most effective mentoring style for your situation, establish agreements to ensure a successful and rewarding relationship, and avoid behaviors that may interfere with mentee growth and development. Mentoring is a rewarding relationship that benefits both participants and the organization. The relationship is now seen as a process of two people working together for mutual gain and enrichment based on their shared experience. Today's mentoring has evolved from simply training the employee to a productive relationship that offers guidance and counsel to develop another's abilities to the fullest.

Table Of Contents:

Part 1: Mentoring As an Art
The Story of Mentor
Helping Agents
New Visions
Mentoring's Many Forms
Mentors Are Special Helpers
The Extra Mile

Part 2: Is Mentoring for You?
Investing in Others
Your Investment in Mentoring
The Empowering Mentor
Mentor Self-Development

Part 3: Understanding Mentees' Needs
Adapting to Change
Fostering Positive Self-Image
Managing Change
Dealing with Gray Areas

Part 4: Positive Behaviors
Seven Types of Mentor Assistance
Shifting Context
Listening
Identifying Feelings
Listening for Motivation
Productive Confrontation
Providing Appropriate Information
Delegating Authority and Giving Permission
Encouraging Exploration of Options

Part 5: Behaviors to Avoid
Avoiding Negative Behavior
The Problem with Criticism
The Problem with Advice
Information vs. Advice
The Problem with Rescuing

Part 6: Mentor-Mentee Gains
Developing a Partnership
Anticipated Gains
Assessing Mentee Expectations
Developing a Mentor-Mentee Agreement

Part 7: Special Situations
Mentoring and Changing Demographics
Cross-Gender Mentoring
Cross-Cultural Mentoring
Mentoring by a Supervisor or Manager

Appendix
Author's Comments on the Case Studies
Additional Reading 

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