CPM Goal Setting & Performance Development

Question 1

Why is goal setting important in mentoring?

Accepted Answer

To create a clear path for mentee development

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To make mentoring sessions shorter

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To focus only on the mentor's expertise

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To control the mentee

Question 2

What does SMART stand for in goal setting?

Accepted Answer

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

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Specific, Marketable, Agile, Rational, Timely

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Strategic, Modern, Aimed, Realistic, Tangible

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Simple, Memorable, Accurate, Reasonable, Time-bound

Question 3

How can mentors help mentees stay on track with goals?

Accepted Answer

By regularly reviewing progress together

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By setting the goals for them

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By monitoring performance secretly

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By giving final exams

Question 4

Why should goals be mentee-driven?

Accepted Answer

To promote engagement and motivation

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So mentors can grade performance

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So mentees have more work

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To increase pressure

Question 5

What is performance development in mentoring?

Accepted Answer

Supporting continuous learning and improvement

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Assigning tasks

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Evaluating mentee personality

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Observing silently

Question 6

How can challenges enhance performance?

Accepted Answer

They promote learning and resilience

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They hinder progress

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They reduce confidence

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They waste time

Question 7

What is a mentor’s role in setting expectations?

Accepted Answer

To guide expectations and support accountability

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To let the mentee decide everything

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To enforce strict deadlines

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To avoid interfering

Question 8

Why is celebrating milestones important?

Accepted Answer

To boost morale and reinforce success

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To end the mentoring early

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To test the mentee

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To delay feedback

Question 9

How does reflection aid performance development?

Accepted Answer

It fosters self-awareness and growth

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It discourages progress

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It complicates development

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It wastes time