Estimated time required to complete module: 8 hours
Estimated time required to complete unit: 4 hours
Estimated time required to complete unit: 4 hours
Relationship
Did you recognise that the word relationship appeared in all four definitions?
- Mentoring is a protected relationship in which learning and experimentation can occur, potential skills can be developed, and in which results can be measured in terms of competencies gained. – Collin
- Mentoring is a mutual relationship with an intentional agenda designed to convey specific content along with life wisdom from one individual to another. Mentoring does not happen by accident, nor do its benefits come quickly. – Addington and Graves
- Mentoring is a supportive learning relationship between a caring individual who shares knowledge, experience and wisdom with another individual who is ready and willing to benefit from this exchange, to enrich their professional journey. – Faure
- Mentoring is an intense work relationship between senior and junior organizational members. The mentor… personally advises, counsels, coaches and promotes the career development of the protégé. – Stockdale
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‘Relationship’ implies a two-way street where trust and communication are central. This relationship provides protection and is intentional, mutual and supportive. The emphasis is on creating a safe haven where both parties can grow and develop. |