Being an Effective Mentor
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Use these questions to guide individual reflection or group discussion on the video content with colleagues or students.
- Use these questions to guide individual reflection or group discussion on the video content.
- What are some of the biggest barriers you have experienced in your mentoring relationships?
- What strategies have you adopted into your practice to set up realistic expectations for the mentoring relationship among your mentees?
- One of the suggested tips in this video was to balance support and challenge. What are some examples of ways you have challenged learners in your mentoring conversations?
- Dr. Oliva mentioned five foundational skills for effective mentoring: active listening, awareness of cultural and gender differences, balancing support and challenge, respecting professional boundaries, and being aware of other support mechanisms. What are some other foundational skills you think are essential for effective mentoring?
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