Optimizing the Practice of Mentoring

Resources and References

Resources

Expert Advice for Mentoring Phases

  • A printable pdf of all the “expert advice” from this section of the course is available here.

Preparing Phase

  • Preparing (selection) resources for mentors and mentees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. These include questions to ask yourself before you enter into a mentoring relationship and a checklist for assessing the fit of the mentoring match.

Negotiating Phase

  • Negotiating (alignment) resources for mentors and mentees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. These include examples of mentoring compacts and individual development plans.

Cultivating Phase

  • Cultivating resources for mentors and mentees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. These include strategies to support mentee learning, assess mentee understanding, maintain effective communication, manage mentoring challenges, and assess relationship quality.
  • Suggested structure for conducting a routine 1-hour meeting with a mentee.
  • Journal page template for recording discussion points from your mentoring meetings.

Closing Phase

  • Closing resources for mentors and mentees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. These include steps for ensuring meaningful closure.
  • Checklist for closing phase of mentoring.
 

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