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Bhaskaran
Be a mentor
As a manager, one of the greatest gifts you can give your employees is
sharing your knowledge and experience. Showing your employees
firsthand how you have managed a certain situation, increased the
business etc., is far more effective than just talking them through it. It
also paves the way for Talent Management.
A matter of mentoring
At the start of their relationship, neither the mentor nor the employee
can anticipate all the issues that they’ll end up discussing. Generally,
however, they discuss topics that fall into two broad categories:
How the employee can make a frank review of his or her own
strengths and weaknesses
Whether feedback received by the employee about his or her
personal style is accurate
How to overcome apparent career setbacks, or feelings of
isolation or depression.
Dr. N. Bhaskaran
The four main types of mentoring are not mutually exclusive. Most
people have more than one mentor, with the mentors playing
complementary roles.
Excel As a Mentor
Excel As an Employee
You can gain the most from the relationship if you are:
9 Open with your mentor about your objectives and aspirations,
and also open to feedback or other observations made by your
mentor. If you react defensively to your mentor’s comments, the
relationship will soon wither.
9 Proactive in meeting with your mentor, and in relating to him or
her. Arrive at your meetings fully prepared and with clear
objectives, and take the lead in suggesting new ways of viewing
your issues. Actively follow up on any ideas generated in the
meetings, and let your mentor know of progress you make.
9 Considerate of the mentor’s investment of time. Identify what
the mentor wants to derive from the relationship. Accommodate
the mentor’s schedule when arranging meetings.
9 Provide feedback, Praise, and thanks in an appropriate way.
What to Avoid
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