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Guidance for mentors of lecturers: Skills that a mentor needs

As a mentor you need to take a personal interest in the mentee’s welfare and professional development.

You need to be keen to share experience and knowledge to support their development. Other skills include:

  • Maintaining a neutral position.
  • Providing honest answers.
  • Being approachable..
  • Knows what they are talking about - good at their own job.
  • Ability to give constructive and positive feedback.
  • Providing guidance but ensuring the mentee makes any decisions.
  • Being genuinely concerned about the mentee.
  • Is willing to debate, challenge and discuss.
  • Maintaining confidentiality.

At the first meeting, clarify the level and nature of the advice, guidance and support that your mentee requires, and that you are able to provide.

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