Mentoring flashcard - Bridges by Mentors

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True or false: Mentoring only takes place in work or formal settings.

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False

Answer explanation

False is correct because mentoring can occur in various informal settings, such as community groups, schools, or personal relationships, not just in work or formal environments.

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True or False: Matching mentors with mentees isn't necessary.

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False

Answer explanation

False is correct because matching mentors with mentees is essential for effective guidance and support. Proper pairing enhances learning and development, ensuring that mentees receive the appropriate advice and resources.

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___ is about guidance and long-term development

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Mentoring

Answer explanation

Mentoring focuses on providing guidance and support for long-term personal and professional development, unlike tutoring, which is more about immediate academic assistance, or coaching, which often targets specific skills.

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___ is about teaching and skill-building.

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Tutoring

Answer explanation

Tutoring focuses specifically on teaching and skill-building, providing personalized instruction to help students understand subjects better. While mentoring and coaching also involve guidance, they encompass broader aspects beyond just teaching.

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Which phase of mentoring involves the mentor asking the mentee to write down their learning goals, identifying skills to develop, agreeing to meet twice a month, setting rules for open communication, and discussing how to handle issues?

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Phase 2: Negotiation - testing and challenging

Answer explanation

This scenario describes the mentor and mentee establishing goals and communication rules, which aligns with Phase 2: Negotiation - testing and challenging, where they clarify expectations and address potential issues.

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Which phase of mentoring is this: The mentee feels the relationship isn’t working. They discuss their concerns, and both agree to respectfully end the mentorship.

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Phase 2: Negotiation - testing and challenging

Answer explanation

This scenario reflects Phase 2: Negotiation - testing and challenging, where the mentee expresses concerns about the relationship, leading to a mutual decision to end the mentorship respectfully.

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Which phase of mentoring is this: After a few months, the mentee feels comfortable enough to share personal challenges, and the mentor helps them navigate difficult decisions. The mentor provides constructive feedback and challenges the mentee to think critically.

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Phase 3: Enabling growth - real mentoring

Answer explanation

This scenario describes the mentor actively supporting the mentee through personal challenges and critical thinking, which aligns with Phase 3: Enabling growth - real mentoring, where deeper engagement occurs.

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Which phase of mentoring is this: The mentor and mentee have been meeting regularly. They always talk about their hobbies and shared interests.

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Fake scenario

Answer explanation

They don't talk about the goals the mentee wants to achieve and the scenario describes a casual relationship focused on hobbies. Which does not align with any mentoring phase.

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Which phase of mentoring involves the mentor and mentee reflecting on the progress made and discussing future goals, ensuring that the mentee feels supported in their development?

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Phase 3: Enabling growth - real mentoring

Answer explanation

Phase 3: Enabling growth - real mentoring focuses on the mentor and mentee reflecting on progress and discussing future goals, which aligns with the description of ensuring support in the mentee's development.

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___ focuses on short-term objectives and performance improvement.

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Coaching

Answer explanation

Coaching is designed to enhance short-term performance and achieve specific goals, making it the correct choice. In contrast, tutoring and mentoring often focus on broader learning and long-term development.