Mentorship

Mentoring Defined

(Eby et al., 2012; Rice et al., 2016; Ragins, 2012)

Planned, generative, developmental, reciprocal relationship based on trust.

Interdependent, mutual endeavor (Barker, 2006).

Process of growth/learning for mentee & mentor (Ragins, 2005; 2012).

Technical guidance intervowen with affirming relationship to create “working alliance” (Eby et al., 2012 p. 463).

Involves Instrumental & emotional support.

Source of feedback, motivation & empowerment for achieving tasks and goals.

Facilitates work within plan/timeline (Rice, Suh, Yang, Choe, & Davis, 2016).


Top 5 Qualities of Mentors/Mentees

MentorsMentees
ConfidentialityConfidentiality
Open & HonestOpen & Honest
Active ListenerInterested & Enthusiastic
Shares InformationAccepts Challenges
MotivatorShares Information

Outcomes of Mentoring

Career Advancement

Educational & Personal Fulfillment

Goal Attainment

Role Fulfillment

Self-efficacy