NOTE: For the purposes of this workshop, the term will be used. ‘mentee’ 1.4 What are the advantages of mentoring? The following table indicates the advantages of mentoring to Mentors, mentees and organisations: Advantages to Advantages to Mentors Advantages to organisations mentees Improves integration of new Creates opportunity for Provides professional employees. Mentors to share their recognition and experience and thus affirmation. Increases communication, ‘enriches’ Mentors. networking and openness/ Reduces isolation. transparency in organisations. Creates opportunity to be Provides meaningful recognised. Improves employee satisfaction. learning experiences It provides an opportunity to and an opportunity for Enhances career development. do something different (than personal and normal duties). professional growth. Creates a learning culture. Learning Unit 2: Steps in the mentoring process After this learning unit, you will be able to: Name the steps in the mentoring process. Steps in the mentoring process The following diagram illustrates the steps in the mentoring process:
NOTE: For the purposes of this workshop, the term ‘mentee’ will be used. 1.4 What are the advantages of mentoring? The following table indicates the advantages of mentoring to Mentors, mentees and organisations: Advantages to Mentors Advantages to mentees Advantages to organisations Creates opportunity for Mentors to share their experience and thus ‘enriches’ Mentors. Creates opportunity to be recognised. It provides an opportunity to do something different (than normal duties). Provides professional recognition and affirmation. Reduces isolation. Provides meaningful learning experiences and an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Improves integration of new employees. Increases communication, networking and openness/ transparency in organisations. Improves employee satisfaction. Enhances career development. Creates a learning culture. Learning Unit 2: Steps in the mentoring process After this learning unit, you will be able to: Name the steps in the mentoring process. Steps in the mentoring process The following diagram illustrates the steps in the mentoring process: