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Mentoring Models & Frameworks Flashcards

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  1. Which mentoring framework specifically addresses the unique challenges faced by women and underrepresented groups in professional development?

    Answer: Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) applied to mentoring

    Relational Cultural Theory emphasizes that growth occurs through connection, and it has been applied to mentoring to address systemic barriers and amplify support for marginalized professionals.

  2. A mentor applying 'Strengths-Based Mentoring' would primarily use which tool to identify mentee strengths?

    Answer: CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) Assessment

    Strengths-based mentoring leverages tools like CliftonStrengths to identify the mentee's natural talents and build on them rather than focusing on deficit remediation.

  3. In the 'ARC Model' of mentoring, ARC stands for:

    Answer: Awareness, Relationship, Commitment

    The ARC Model frames mentoring around building Awareness (of self and context), nurturing the Relationship, and sustaining Commitment to growth goals.

  4. When a mentor uses a 'Narrative Mentoring' approach, the main technique involves:

    Answer: Inviting the mentee to share and reframe their personal career stories to construct new meaning

    Narrative mentoring uses storytelling as a tool for the mentee to examine their own experiences, challenge limiting narratives, and create empowering new perspectives about their identity and career.

  5. The concept of 'Mentoring Readiness' in formal program frameworks refers to:

    Answer: Assessing whether both mentor and mentee have the time, openness, and commitment needed to engage productively

    Mentoring readiness evaluates the psychological, logistical, and motivational preparedness of both parties to ensure the relationship launches with realistic expectations and genuine commitment.

  6. In Megginson and Clutterbuck's mentoring typology, a 'Sage' mentor primarily offers:

    Answer: Wisdom and perspective drawn from deep experience to help the mentee navigate complexity

    The Sage mentor type, in Megginson and Clutterbuck's framework, is characterized by sharing hard-won wisdom and broader life perspective rather than technical instruction.

  7. Which component distinguishes a 'Formal Mentoring Program Framework' from informal mentoring?

    Answer: Formal programs include structured matching, defined goals, timelines, and program evaluation metrics

    Formal mentoring programs are characterized by intentional design elements including systematic matching, explicit agreements, structured milestones, and outcome measurement—features absent in organic informal relationships.