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Elements of Successful Mentoring Relationship

PHASE 0.2

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Do Now: Respond on Worksheet

Think about one of the most important relationships in your life.

(ex: with a family member, teacher, coach)

Why is that relationship so important to you?

What have you done to help build the relationship?

4 min to write

4 min for share out

TALKING POINTS

Respond to the following on your worksheet:

Think about one of the most important relationships in your life. (ex: with a family member, teacher, coach).

Why is the relationship so important to you? What have you done to help build the relationship?

Share out

*Student Centered Moment: You might ask students to have their own discussion by saying something like “In this class, it’s important for you all to discuss your reactions to activities, so you will engage in a discussion without me. I will call on the first person to answer a question, and they will call on the person to speak after them. Each person who speaks needs to 1) react to the person who spoke before them, then 2) share their thoughts on whichever question they want. 3) Then they call on another classmate. Listeners, you should be facing the speaker and really hearing what they are saying. Ok, Marvin, please share your thoughts”

It helps to stand behind the speaker - then students will be looking at the speaker and the speaker will be looking at them.

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Consent Forms!

Facilitator inserts due date

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Key Takeaway

Relationships between mentors and mentees are a give and take, and I have the power to drive my relationship with my mentor.

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Asked for help

Showed vulnerability

Displayed honesty

Navigated conflict

Communicated consistently

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Your relationship with your mentor is about you and your goals.

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Mentee characteristics (Nancy)	Evidence (what did Nancy's mentor say that made you think this was a characteristic of hers?)
Open minded	the mentor said that…

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Mentee characteristic (Nancy)	Evidence (what did Nancy's mentor say that made you think this was a characteristic of hers?)
Open minded	the mentor said that…

Video Discussion

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There is no one quality that makes a great mentee.

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Every person has strengths and challenges in building relationships.

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REFLECTION

What are your strengths in building a relationship?

What are your weaknesses in building a relationship?

Trustworthy

Honest

Opinionated

Funny

Persistent

Reserved

Open-minded

Independent

Kind

Stubborn

Empathetic

Passive

Enjoys routine

Narrow-minded

Team player

Judgmental

Understanding

Energetic

Soft-spoken

Loyal

Shy

Driven

Relaxed�Social�Critical

Talkative

Passionate

Caring

Thinker

Patient

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