How to Get the Best from a Mentor

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Ten tips on how to get the most from your mentoring relationship

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How to Get the Best from a Mentor

Ten tips to help you get what you need from the relationship

1.What do you want?

Define what you want to get out of the mentoring relationship
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2.What does success look like?

Develop a picture of success for the relationship

3.Make a positive start

Use the initial meeting to get to know each other

4.Build trust

Be on time and be respectful
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5.Prepare well

Be clear on what you want to discuss

6.Be open-minded

Open yourself to new ideas
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7.Request introductions

Ask your mentor to introduce you to new contacts
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8.Be grateful

Regularly express your appreciation

9.Give Back

Share insights and experience that will benefit your mentor
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10.Be helpful

Share any news or information that might be of value
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