Rules for success in a mentoring relationship

Description

Mentor-mentee relationships can open up untold possibilities in a young person’s life and career, but those results aren’t guaranteed. For a mentoring partnership to be effective, both parties must be willing to pull their weight. All it takes is an unwavering commitment to certain fundamental principles.

Summary

Successful mentoring relationships don’t just happen. Like any valuable partnership, they take work. There must be mutual respect and a commitment to the other person. It requires that both parties take responsibility for their contributions and do what they say they will do. But the rewards are worth the effort. The following tips will help mentors and mentees get the most out of their time together.