From the course: Being a Good Mentee
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Overcoming obstacles with your mentor
From the course: Being a Good Mentee
Overcoming obstacles with your mentor
- Research by scholars Murphy and Kram in their book Strategic Relationships at Work shows that at least one in five mentoring relationships experience obstacles so challenges are a normal part of any mentoring relationship. In this video we will discuss the four most common obstacles and tips to overcome them. First, determine your mentor's expectations. I found in my research that many times mentors do have specific expectations for proteges. The following is an example of a very direct expectation set by Hilde, a mentor who is an experienced Politian for Sharon, her protege who was an aspiring Politian. Because fundraising skills are so crucial in politics, Hilde told Sharon that she needed to demonstrate her confidence in fundraising before their next meeting. She challenged Sharon to raise $10,000 and share details for how to raise money successfully. Sharon raised the full amount and gained confidence in this important skill. She also earned the respect of Hilde and their…
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