1. The Mentee Role
| Roles and Responsibilities • Sets out to achieve new skills and knowledge to apply to their career. • Seeks guidance and advice in their professional development. • Proactive in the relationship. • Shows ability and desire to learn new skills. • Accepts responsibility for own development, decisions and actions. • Takes on new challenges and carries out tasks and projects at agreed times. • Accepts advice and provides Mentor with feedback. • Available and open. • Demonstrates his or her commitment in the relationship Characteristics • Interested in leaning. • Open and prepared to accept criticism and feedback. • Prepared to invest time and effort in the relationship. • Expectations and needs are clear. • Ability to listen and communicate. • Performs well and is motivated. • Receptive and candid attitude. • Interested in sharing professional concerns. • Integrity and confidentiality. Potential Benefits • Enlightened view, advice, encouragement and support. • Development of new professional and personal skills. • Development of professional skills and confidence. • Understanding of organisational culture and the unwritten rules. • Chance to broaden professional networks. • Exposure to styles of leadership and management. • Sharing experiences and know-how. • Easier integration into organisation. • Increased potential for career mobility and promotion. • Empowerment over their own career. • Supportive environment where strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures can be evaluated. • Potential for increased visibility within the organisation.  Click to go to: 2. The Mentor Role |
