Optimizing the Practice of Mentoring

Reflection

Take a few minutes to answer the following reflection questions for this module. You can print this page to preserve your thoughts.

1. Of the many research mentor roles described (career and psychosocial), which do you consider to be your strengths? We suggest naming your top 3.

2. Which mentor roles would you like to refine? We suggest picking 3.

3. For the roles you’d like to refine: What specific actions could you take to better fulfill this mentoring function for your mentees? It might help to think about a specific person, perhaps someone you are currently mentoring.