What Makes a Good Mentor?
What Makes a Good Mentor?
A common mistake that some companies make is assuming "anyone" can be a mentor. Unfortunately that isn’t always the case. Things to consider include whether the individual is interested in being a mentor (and does so voluntarily), and also if he or she possesses key skills needed for success as a mentor.
On our Value of Mentorship show, I asked Dave Williams, Corporate Director of Employee Training and Development at Hunter Douglas, to speak to the attributes his organization looks for in potential candidates for mentor roles.
Dave summarized these as possessing a good understanding of the company’s mission, goals and values, demonstrating a solid cross functional understanding of different departments within the organization, having a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, demonstrating sensitivity to other people, and really believing in the mentor/mentee relationship.
Make sure to check out what Brown University says makes a good mentor as well.
- All of the above, said, what traits do you think a good mentor should possess?
- If you’re a mentor, can you talk to us about your approach in making the mentor/mentee relationship successful?
Until next time!
Tom Floyd
CEO
IEC: Insight Educational Consulting
Specializing in Management Consulting, Change Management, Workforce Performance, and Employee Development
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