Mentor

 

Mentoring

The task of acting as a guide to somebody, especially a junior colleague, or the system of appointing mentors.

What is Mentoring?

Mentoring is...

a means of developing human resources

about guiding others in their personal quest for growth through learning

a stimulating journey of self-discovery and development which provides opportunities for personal fulfillment and achievement

a fundamental form of human development where one person invests time, energy, and personal know-how assisting the growth and ability of another person

a method for encouraging human growth

WHO IS A MENTOR?

A mentor is a special kind of helper who works with others in a positive, constructive way so that both mentor and mentee have the potential to grow through the relationship.

A Mentor is thus a learning leader who facilitates the learning process for a Protégé ( his mentee ):

Promotes intentional learning through multi-channels: transformational learning, beyond the day to day

Coaching, insights, sharingown experiences (anecdotes and personal scenarios), guidance, modeling, stimulates individual growth, encourages thought provoking opportunities that help develop a personal vision, helps protégé identify his personal winning strategy, elicits high commitment to personal change and development

Opens doors to learning opportunities when possible and appropriate

Provides Protégé exposure to broad networks

Provides a broader view (than the Manager) thus creating a path for the future of the protégé.

Even though a person has some information on how to conduct his life and most importantly carry out a business, but he may need wisdom and guidance of a mentor to give the right direction and vision. Mentoring can help improve productivity, build better business relationships and help to retain staff.

A mentor will be your reliable sounding board, providing advice and guidance to help you overcome challenges, and even give you emotional support in those dark times. Mentors can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. Remember, that mentors are NOT consultants. They usually don't charge any fee. Their motive is non financial but humanitarian.

What is the Mentor's Responsibility?

Mentor's Responsibility:

Career support by encouraging challenging and growth opportunities (horizontal career moves)

Emotional support: encouragement, recognition, feedback, coaching

Support for short term and/ or long term planning

Access to learning opportunities, resources and networking

Keeps the protégé on the right track to avoid aimless detours

QUALITIES OF A GOOD MENTOR

1. Be a Role Model

The mentor is required to be a role model for his mentee. The mentor should imbibe such qualities in him that his mentee can look up to him.

2. Authentic

The mentor "practices" what he "preaches." A good mentor will not only tell you what the best approach is, but is utilizing the approach himself. He doesn't send you in one direction while he goes another saying, "you have to learn the hard way."

3. Personally Involved

The mentor should take a personal interest in the mentoring relationship. He should get to know you, how you work, what your goals are, what your strengths and weaknesses are, and any other pertinent information that you (the mentee) believe to be relevant.

4. Listens

A good mentor will genuinely listen to your concerns and not be eager to get the conversation over. You shouldn't be a list item on your mentor's day sheet. He should know your current projects by name and be able to ask you, first hand, how things are going.

5. Assumes You're Great

A good mentor does not assume that you are a loser just because you are coming to him for advice. He recognizes that you have talent and are successful already, (otherwise, you wouldn't be able to afford his fee!). At the very least, he should see your potential or otherwise not take you on as a mentee.

What is a Protégé OR a Mentee?

A Protégé is the recipient of the Mentor's guidance and must be committed to expanding his/her capabilities, be open and receptive to new ways of learning, and have a sense of personal responsibility about the mentoring relationship and his/her own growth & development. He is also referred to as a Mentee.

Protégé / Mentee's Responsibilities:

Be committed to expanding his/her capabilities

Be open and receptive to new ways of learning

Be open to feedback

Have a sense of personal responsibility about the mentoring relationship: take ownership

Follow through on development plan and coaching for his/her own growth and development

QUALITIES OF A GOOD MENTEE

Asks questions

Willing to be mentored

Strives to give his/her best at all times

Accepts criticism graciously

Learns from mistakes

Has courage to try new things

Accepts responsibilities

Open and honest

Respectful and grateful

Listens, watches, learns, grows

WHY BE A GOOD MENTOR?

Satisfaction in knowing you had an impact on someone's professional and personal development

Develop leadership skills and build confidence

A link with "the younger generation"

Get a fresh perspective from your mentee

Recruit students and increase productivity

Help develop your professional network

Receive recognition from peers and superiors

WHY BE A GOOD MENTEE?

Have an ally to help you through many hurdles

Benefit from another person's experiences

Opens networks that would otherwise be closed

Life-long help with career advancement

Practice for being a good mentor

BENEFITS OF MENTORING

Mentoring can benefit the mentee, the mentor and the organization within which they work.

Benefits to Mentees may Include:

Developing new skills

Identifying areas for professional growth

More strategic career planning

Gaining or increasing knowledge of organizational culture, structure and processes

Access to new networks and contacts

Finding new ways to approach old problems

Increased confidence in abilities

Increased job satisfaction

Enhanced career opportunities

Benefits to Mentors may Include:

Developing skills in coaching, modelling, and listening

Enhanced self-esteem through recognition of professional abilities

Increasing organizational knowledge, especially from the viewpoint of the mentee

Developing and management skills demonstrating

Enhancing leadership skills

Gaining a sense of satisfaction in assisting a more junior colleague to develop

Increased job satisfaction

Enhancing interpersonal skills

The benefits to an organization in which mentoring relationships are encouraged and supported include:

Retention and development of talented staff

Cost effective employees' skills way of developing

Developing potential leaders internally with good organizational knowledge

Utilisation and advancement of staff within the organisation

Increased productivity from staff who feel motivated and supported

Enhanced relations amongst staff

CASE STUDY

One evening, a Zen master was reciting sutras when a thief entered his house with a sharp sword, demanding "money or life". Without any fear, the master said, "Don't disturb me! Help yourself with the money, it's in that drawer". And he resumed his recitation. The thief was startled by this unexpected reaction, but he proceeded with his business anyway. While he was helping himself with the money, the master stopped and called, "Don't takeall of it. Leave some for me to pay my taxes tomorrow". The thief left some money behind and prepared to leave. Just before he left, the master suddenly shouted at him, "You took my money and you didn't even thank me?! That's not polite!". This time, the thief was really shocked at such fearlessness. He thanked the master and ran away. The thief later told his friends that he had never been so frightened in his life. A few days later, the thief was caught and confessed, among many others, his theft at the Zen master's house. When the master was called as a witness, he said, "No, this man did not steal anything from me. I gave him the money. He even thanked me for it." The thief was so touched that he decided to repent. Upon his release from prison, he became a disciple of the master and many years later, he attained Enlightenment.

That is Mentoring

Now, think....

The thief decided to be a disciple of the master. What do you think led to this transformation?

https://www.youtube.com/@KrishnaDubaiMotivation

https://www.facebook.com/share/1H9PPi8tMX/

https://www.instagram.com/officialkrishnadubai?igsh=MXY1eDJiY3owOGtiYQ==

https://wa.me/message/ONUZUUV4Q2YGO1

For corporate Inquiries:

Call Us: +91 9262835223