Mentoring Strategies & Techniques Flashcards
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When transitioning a mentee toward greater autonomy, which approach is most effective?
Answer: Gradually reducing direction while increasing the mentee's decision-making authority
Gradual withdrawal of direction while incrementally expanding the mentee's authority builds confidence and sustainable independence.
A mentor is working with a high-potential mentee who is risk-averse. Which strategy best addresses this development gap?
Answer: Use incremental challenges with psychological safety to gradually expand the mentee's risk tolerance
Incremental challenges within a psychologically safe environment build risk tolerance progressively without triggering paralyzing fear of failure.
Which technique helps a mentee develop executive presence through mentoring?
Answer: Providing opportunities to present in front of senior leaders with pre-briefing and debriefing
Structured visibility opportunities with pre-briefing and post-debriefing build the confidence, clarity, and gravitas that constitute executive presence.
What is 'developmental feedback' in the context of mentoring?
Answer: Forward-looking feedback focused on growth opportunities rather than past mistakes
Developmental feedback is forward-focused, emphasizing what the mentee can do differently to grow rather than dwelling on past errors.
A mentee from a different cultural background has different norms around directness. How should the mentor adapt?
Answer: Learn about the mentee's cultural context and flex communication style accordingly
Culturally intelligent mentors adapt their communication style by learning the mentee's cultural context while maintaining relationship effectiveness.
Which is the most accurate description of the 'sponsorship' role within mentoring?
Answer: Actively advocating for the mentee in rooms where they are not present
Sponsorship involves actively advocating for a mentee's advancement, opportunities, and visibility in decision-making rooms they cannot yet access.
How does 'peer mentoring' differ from traditional one-on-one mentoring?
Answer: Peers at similar career levels provide reciprocal support and learning
Peer mentoring creates reciprocal learning relationships between individuals at similar career stages who share experiences and accountability.