The Venn Diagram shows the mentor-specific , mentee-specific and shared core skills(mentor-mentee both) .These skills are the ingredients to a successful mentor –mentee partnership.
Mentor –Specific Skills
Instructing/Developing Capabilities
• Advocate best practice in your discipline.
• Demonstrate life-long learning by being a seeker of new knowledge.
• Enlighten the student to the ‘big picture’ of the organization and professional practice where the learning opportunity occurs.
• Assist the student to engage in formative evaluation and to refocus as required.
• Lead the student in identifying and locating resources, such as books, journals, etc.
Inspiring
• Introduce the student to colleagues who inspire you.
• Be attentive to unique opportunities
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Managing Risks
• Assist in identifying risk.
• Encourage development of judgement/actions in the presence of risks.
• Model preparation for and management of risks.
Opening Doors
• Assist in linking the student to learning opportunities within the placement agency.
• Introduce appropriately those who may influence the student’s professional or career development.
• Appreciate and promote awareness of contributions made by the learner to the placement agency.
• Accommodate learning opportunities that arise throughout the placement.
Mentee-Specific Skills
Learning Quickly
• Observe carefully – there are direct and indirect learning opportunities.
• Be prepared- study relevant material (protocols/routines) in advance.
• Demonstrate the integration of knowledge and skill.
• Seek and accept feedback graciously.
Showing Initiative
• Appropriately seeks guidance.
• Clarify expectations.
• Pursue resources other than those given to you.
• Be creative with the guidance provided by your preceptor.
• Know the boundaries of your knowledge and skills.
• When risks are minimal, try new things and learn from your mistakes
Following Through
• Maintain agreed upon time