NOS Mentoring Program 2016 Webinar 3

Successful Mentoring Relationship Shared Values Reciprocity Mutual Respect Clear Expectations Personal Connections A Successful Mentoring Relationship

Successful Mentoring Relationship Reciprocity: Bi-directional nature of mentoring, including consideration of strategies to make the relationship sustainable and mutually rewarding. Reciprocity: The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit. Mutual respect: Respect for the mentor and mentee’s time, effort, and qualifications.

Successful Mentoring Relationship Clear expectations: Expectations of the relationship are outlined at the onset and revisited over time; both mentor and mentee are held accountable to these expectations. Personal connection: Connection between the mentor and mentee. Shared values: Around the mentor and mentee’s approach to research, clinical work, and personal life.

Successful Mentoring Relationship A Successful Mentoring Relationship is formed on the following 5 major areas: Reciprocity, Mutual Respect, Clear Expectations, Personal Connection and Shared Values. In these five areas I am tracking? Explain why?

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The Mentoring Process Established Agreement Revisit Identify Outcome/s Set Goal/s Mentee Performance Mentor Gains Feedback Discussion with Mentee Implement Strategies Mentee Performance (If required) Review Scholarship Official

Early Intervention (Red Flags) Poor communication: Including lack of open communication, failure to communicate tactfully, and inability to listen. Lack of commitment: Lack of time committed to the relationship or waning interest over time. Personality differences: Different personal characteristics between the mentor and mentee which are creating a wedge within the relationship.

Early Intervention (Red Flags) Perceived (or real) competition: Overlapping interests may lead to competition; because of perceived potential for competition; failure to recognize that a mentee’s success reflects well on their mentor…… Conflicts of interest: Competing agendas between the mentor and mentee. Lack of experience: Mentor may not have relevant knowledge, skills, or experience.

Actions Contact your Scholarship Official Mentor Support Team Member Darryl Durham Ash Synnott / Ben Kirk NSO

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