EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES

 

• Focus on a short term and long term strategy – personal and professional

 

• Use “What if” scenarios

 

• Ensure complete understanding of the protégé aspirations and goals

  • Protégés change in behavior and intellect as they move forward in the mentoring process  

 

• Know the particular environment – business/organization

 

• Set the right expectations early

 

• Do not let your experience become a hindrance

 

• Reach beyond your reach – it is OK to take risks

 

• Research for success

 

• Utilize protégé documents already finished or in progress

 

• Understand the protégé physical and emotional state