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WHAT IS

MENTORING?

Mentoring involves a reciprocal relationship between two
individuals who share a common desire for personal and

professional growth. Its primary purpose is to assist individuals

in their development by fostering confidence and providing
support to the person being mentored, also known as the

mentee. Unlike training, teaching, or coaching, mentoring does

not require the mentor to be a certified instructor or an expert
in the mentee's field. Instead, mentors should possess active

listening skills and the ability to pose thought-provoking

questions that encourage the mentee to determine their own

developmental path.

The benefits of a mentoring

relationship are numerous:

For the mentee, it offers greater clarity in making life and

career choices, as well as a deeper understanding of their own

career aspirations. Mentoring exposes the mentee to new
perspectives on the organization's culture, different cultural

values, and the chance to build valuable networks. It also

addresses aspects of development that may not be covered
through conventional training or on-the-job experiences,

leading to increased career satisfaction and higher chances of

success.

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