Mentoring Principles & Relationship Building Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST distinguishes mentoring from coaching?
Answer: Mentoring typically involves a longer-term relationship drawing on the mentor's experience, while coaching is often shorter-term and performance-focused
Mentoring generally leverages the mentor's broader experience for long-term development, whereas coaching tends to be shorter-term and focused on specific performance goals.
In the 'GROW' model used within mentoring conversations, what does the 'R' stand for?
Answer: Reality
In GROW (Goal, Reality, Options, Will/Way Forward), Reality involves examining the current situation and what factors are at play.
What is 'sponsorship' in a mentoring context and how does it differ from traditional mentoring?
Answer: A sponsor actively advocates and uses influence to open doors for the mentee, beyond developmental guidance
Unlike mentors who primarily guide and advise, sponsors use their own political capital and networks to advance the mentee's career.
A mentor suspects their mentee may be experiencing workplace harassment. What should the mentor do FIRST?
Answer: Create a safe space for the mentee to share their experience and explore their options
The mentor's first responsibility is to support the mentee's autonomy by creating safety for disclosure and helping them consider their choices.
Which of the following is an example of 'psychosocial support' in mentoring?
Answer: Providing emotional encouragement and helping the mentee build confidence and identity
Psychosocial support addresses the mentee's personal development, emotional well-being, and sense of professional identity.
During a mentoring session, a mentor disagrees strongly with the mentee's planned approach to a workplace challenge. The MOST appropriate response is to:
Answer: Share the differing perspective openly while respecting the mentee's right to make their own decision
A mentor can and should offer honest perspective, but must ultimately support the mentee's autonomy and decision-making authority.
What does 'mentee protégé syndrome' refer to in professional mentoring literature?
Answer: Excessive dependency where the mentee relies on the mentor for decisions rather than developing independence
Protégé syndrome describes unhealthy dependency that undermines the mentee's growth and must be addressed through intentional boundary-setting.