The Mentee's Guide: Making Mentoring Work for You

Zachary, Lois J.,Fischler, Lory A.

ISBN 10: 0470343583 / ISBN 13: 9780470343586

Published by Jossey-Bass, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Mentee's Guide: Making Mentoring Work ...

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: paperback

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket.

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

This volume offers a companion guide to the best-selling book The Mentor's Guide . This practical book offers ideas and suggestions for making the most of a mentoring opportunity for the person being mentored. It shows how to prepare for, sustain, and bring to closure the important mentor/mentee relationship. The author guides mentees through the four phases of the mentoring process and outlines the SMART method (specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely). The book offers valuable advice for any mentee whether in the nonprofit, corporate, or government sector.

Review:

"A companion to the bestselling books, The Mentor's Guide and Creating a Mentoring Culture, this practical volume offers ideas and suggestions for making the most of a valuable mentoring opportunity for the mentee.

The book provides a roadmap with guideposts along the path from selecting a mentor to transitioning into the role of mentor, creating a viable culture of mentoring and facilitating effective relationships. It is comprehensive, accessible and illustrated with extensive real-life examples from those who have experienced powerful mentoring relationships.

Although the guide primarily focuses on mentoring related to work and professional development, its wisdom is applicable to personal mentoring as well. In conclusion, it assists all of us take charge of envisioning and realizing our futures, leading to better lives and more rewarding and valuable work."

--NACADA Journal, Issue 30(1) (Spring 2010)