Mentoring: How to Mentor a Colleague

The video tutorial explores the concept of mentoring, highlighting its benefits and the three main types: performance, developmental, and career mentoring. It discusses the roles of a mentor using the MENTOR acronym and the dynamics of mentoring relationships. Key skills for effective mentoring, such as rapport building, questioning, listening, and holding silence, are covered. The tutorial also compares mentoring with coaching, emphasizing their differences and overlaps.

What is the primary goal of performance mentoring?

• To improve the mentee's work performance

• To help the mentee gain new skills

• To provide career sponsorship

• To navigate organizational politics

Which of the following is NOT a role of a mentor according to the MENTOR acronym?

• Managing the relationship

• Encouraging

• Teaching

• Dictating

What is a key consideration when setting up a mentoring relationship?

• The mentor's salary

• The mentor's favorite color

• Confidentiality and meeting frequency

• The mentee's age

In a mentoring relationship, what does an 'open' relationship mean?

• It is only about work-related topics

• It is only for career advice

• It can tackle any topic

• It is strictly formal

What is the first step in the experiential learning cycle for mentoring?

• Reflecting on experiences

• Generalizing experiences

• Discussing experiences

• Applying new understanding

Which skill is crucial for a mentor when conducting a conversation?

• Rapport building

• Public speaking

• Writing reports

• Time management

What should be the focus of a mentoring conversation according to the experiential learning cycle?

• The mentor's achievements

• Reflection and application of experiences

• The mentee's personal life

• The mentee's past failures

How does mentoring differ from coaching?

• Mentoring focuses on the mentor's experiences

• Coaching is more about the mentor's experiences

• Mentoring is less personal

• Coaching involves more direct advice

What is a commonality between mentoring and coaching?

• Both focus on the mentee's thought processes

• Both involve the mentor setting the agenda

• Both require the mentor to share personal stories

• Both require similar skills

What is the main purpose of combining mentoring and coaching?

• To help others learn and develop

• To focus solely on career advancement

• To increase the mentor's influence

• To make the mentor more knowledgeable