The Mentee's Guide: Making Mentoring Work for You

The Mentee's Guide: Making Mentoring Work for You

by Lois J. Zachary (Author), Lory A. Fischler (Author)

Synopsis

This volume offers a companion guide to the best-selling book The Mentor s Guide. This practical book offers ideas and suggestions for making the most of a mentoring opportunity for the person being mentored. It shows how to prepare for, sustain, and bring to closure the important mentor/mentee relationship. The author guides mentees through the four phases of the mentoring process and outlines the SMART method (specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely). The book offers valuable advice for any mentee whether in the nonprofit, corporate, or government sector.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: 1
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 05 Aug 2009

ISBN 10: 0470343583
ISBN 13: 9780470343586

Media Reviews
A companion to the bestselling books, The Mentor's Guide and Creating a Mentoring Culture , this practical volume offers ideas and suggestions for making the most of a valuable mentoring opportunity for the mentee. The book provides a roadmap with guideposts along the path from selecting a mentor to transitioning into the role of mentor, creating a viable culture of mentoring and facilitating effective relationships. It is comprehensive, accessible and illustrated with extensive real-life examples from those who have experienced powerful mentoring relationships. Although the guide primarily focuses on mentoring related to work and professional development, its wisdom is applicable to personal mentoring as well. In conclusion, it assists all of us take charge of envisioning and realizing our futures, leading to better lives and more rewarding and valuable work. - NACADA Journal , Issue 30(1) (Spring 2010)
Author Bio

The Authors

Lois J. Zachary is president of Leadership Development Services, LLC, a Phoenix-based consulting firm providing leadership development, coaching, education, and training for corporate and nonprofit organizations. She is an internationally recognized expert in mentoring and the author of the best-selling companion titles The Mentor's Guide and Creating a Mentoring Culture, both from Jossey-Bass.

Lory A. Fischler is senior associate with Leadership Development Services. She serves as the company's program development specialist and is responsible for building client-customized mentoring and leadership training programs. She is also the creator of Leadership Development Services' unique Effective Meeting Model (c) as well as a work style inventory that promotes self-understanding and team interaction.