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1 MASTERFUL MENTORINGT riple Creek s MENTORING Newsletter July 2004 TIPSTHE FIRST MEETINGM entee Tip of the MonthVisualize your goals so youhave a clear picture ofwhat success looks Tip of the MonthTry to find out if yourmentee learns bestthrough seeing, hearing,discussing or of Open MENTORING 2004 Triple Creek Associates, for starting off people experience anxiety abouttheir first meeting with a mentoringpartner. Having a clear game plan willrelieve this anxiety and make that firstmeeting more productive. A major purpose of this first meetingis to get your MENTORING relationship offto a good start by candidly sharing your goals, experiences andexpectations. Use the MENTORING agreement (discussed in lastmonth s issue) during your first meeting to help you focus yourdiscussion on these critical areas. How you relate to your partner may be even more important thanthe material you cover.
2 In our experience, expressing a genuineinterest in your partner is the most critical goal. This interest isexpressed by asking thoughtful, engaging questions. You alsoexpress this interest by listening carefully to your partner s com-ments and responses to questions you ask him/her. Learningabout your partner s interests, work activities, duties and personal-ity can help you establish a solid foundation upon which to buildyour relationship. Prepare for your first meeting by generating a list of both generaland specific questions you want to ask. The following are somegeneral questions you can ask your MENTORING partner. Don t letthese suggestions limit your imagination when it comes to creatingyour own questions to help you learn about your new FIRST MEETING (continued) 2004 Triple Creek Associates, MENTORINGT riple Creek s MENTORING Newsletter July 2004 Creators of Open MENTORING What should I know about you that I would not learn fromyour biography?
3 What are your concerns as we move forward in ourmentoring relationship? How do you foresee this relationship working? How do you feel about me, as the mentee, driving thisrelationship? What challenges might we face in our relationship? How should we address any challenges that arise? What are your thoughts about my development goals? What do you value in a working relationship?Mentees can ask: What are your concerns as we move forward in ourmentoring relationship? What are your expectations of me as a mentor? What are your expectations of yourself? What should I know about you that I would not learn fromyour MENTORING agreement? What challenges might we face in your development? How should we address any challenges that arise? What are your interests, hobbies, What do you value in a working relationship?Mentors can ask:THE FIRST MEETING (continued) MASTERFUL MENTORINGT riple Creek s MENTORING Newsletter July 2004 Creators of Open MENTORING Triple Creek Associates, S.
4 Lincoln 210 Littleton, CO 80122 Phone: 303-707-0800 Email: 2004. All Rights ofOpen MENTORING Remember, a successful MENTORING relationship offers somethingfor both you and your MENTORING partner. Try to have a good un-derstanding of what you want to get from the relationship beforeyou speak with your partner. Also, try to identify what you mightbe able to bring to the relationship, making this part of your con-versation. Making an effort toward creating a positive first meetingwith your MENTORING partner will in turn help you create a positivementoring relationship in the long run.
