Mentoring Workshops: Propelling Your Career

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1. Which of the following does NOT describe a Sponsor?*

A. Someone who advocates for you

B. Someone who takes action on your behalf

C. Someone who has little to no experience related to your goals

D. Someone who is well-connected and typically in a position of authority

Correct!

Sponsors are people who have experience and connections with leaders in functional areas and/or industries where you want to grow, and they will advocate for you and take action on your behalf with those leaders.

The correct answer is C.

2. Which of the following is a true statement about a Coach?*

A. Asks really good questions

B. Helps you define action steps to achieve your goals

C. May not have direct experience related to your goals

D. All of the above

Correct!

Coaches ask really good questions, help you define action steps, provide feedback and hold you accountable so you can move from point A to B. They don’t have to have direct experience related to your goals.

The correct answer is D.

3. Which of the following is the best description of Reverse Mentoring?*

A. More experienced person learns from someone newer in their career

B. Less experienced person is subordinate in the mentoring relationship

C. When mentor drives the mentoring relationship and asks all the questions

D. When mentees meet with each other as peer mentors

Correct!

Reverse Mentoring is when a more experienced person learns from someone who is newer in their career on a topic with which the newer person is more knowledgeable.

The correct answer is A.

Reverse Mentoring is when a more experienced person learns from someone who is newer in their career on a topic with which the newer person is more knowledgeable.

4. Which of the following is NOT a myth regarding mentors?*

A. Your mentor needs to be in the same geographic area as you

B. Mentoring relationships can be formal or informal

C. You have to find the perfect mentor

D. Once you have a mentor, they are your mentor for life

Correct!

Keep an open mind and keen listening ears as you can learn from a wide variety of people in both formal, structured mentoring programs as well as informal interactions with people inside and outside of your company.

B is the correct answer.

5. Which of the following tips is the most important when seeking a mentor outside of a formal program like the Engage Mentoring program?*

A. Be clear about why you want a mentor

B. Create a plan for how you would like to meet

C. Reach out and ask someone to serve as your mentor

D. All of the above

Correct!

All three of these tips are important as you identify potential mentors. Sometimes people are hesitant to ask someone to be their mentor; however, if you are clear about what you want to accomplish and have ideas about the time frame and how you’d like to connect, it is easy for someone to know if they can meet your needs, and they will be delighted you asked.

D is the correct answer.

Questions 6 - 10 are self-reflection questions; there are no right answers. These are honest reflections for you to consider as you enter into mentoring relationships and further develop your leadership skills.

6. Which of the common mentoring pitfalls, as outlined below, might be stumbling blocks for you, and what can you do to avoid or minimize these?*

#1 Being unclear on your role as a mentee or mentor
#2 Modelling a new mentoring relationship after previous mentoring relationships
#3 Not keeping mentoring commitments / meeting times
#4 Shortchanging the mentoring process by not prioritizing time for this
#5 Lacking confidence in your role as mentor or mentee

7. When thinking about cultivating mentoring relationships that could lead to someone advocating for you and becoming a sponsor, it is helpful to consider your professional goals both long-term and short-term.*

a. What are your professional goals 3-5 years from now?
b. What are your professional goals 1 year from now?
c. What are your professional goals 3 months from now?

8. As you consider your professional goals, how might a mentor help you?*

9. Do you currently have a sponsor? Who might be possible sponsors for you if you cultivate those relationships?*

10. Do you currently have a coach? Who might coach you to help you achieve the goals you identified?*

I am finished with the questions in this assessment.*

I am finished with the questions in this assessment.

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