Follow-up mentoring
All relationships have phases and the mentoring relationship is no exception. Looking back on their experience, Lisa and Nicki can clearly see the phases their relationship has been through and agree it is time to move on. As they redefine their relationship, mentoring draws to a close.
Each tab describes a different phase of the mentoring relationship.
Set goals, establish roles, build rapport and trust, make a commitment, logistics.
Action planning, challenges, activities to broaden knowledge, skills, contacts.
Mutual respect and confidence, evaluation of process and outcomes.
Independence, success, celebration, closure, unresolved issues.
Relationship ends or changes to one of informal, mutual support.
Examine how each stage shapes the interactions we have in a relationship.
Phase progression
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