Successful mentoring doesn't just happen, it's planned. We will discuss what mentoring is not, what mentoring is, factors for effective mentorship, and why it's important to the developer community.
Tech is not easy. It's hard, but it's worth it.
The 4 Quadrants of Mentoring
- Youth - all about them
- Adult - mutual
- Personal -
- Professional -
Mentoring is a relationship.
Learners are NOT suffering from impostor syndrome. The are just learning and it is HARD.
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No mentor at all is better than having a bad mentor.
Factors for effective mentorship
Mentor:
- Evaluate your motivation
- An honest assessment of your time, talent, and temperament.
- Set realistic goals
Mentee:
- Reciprocity
- Respect for mentoring relationship
- Identified desired outcomes
As a mentor you need Patience, free time, and knowledge of the subject matter.