{"id":10636,"date":"2017-10-06T11:51:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T09:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/?p=10636"},"modified":"2022-03-31T12:27:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T10:27:01","slug":"mentoring-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles","title":{"rendered":"5 Effective Mentoring Styles For A Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentoring is a good way to help a person grow personally or professionally. It helps a mentor share perspectives, experiences, skills, expertise, and values with a mentee. A mentor typically ignites a desire to grow or awakes a sleepy ability within a mentee. Whether done formally, within an organisation or informally, at a personal level, mentoring provides support, valuable feedback and the drive needed to unlock the potential of a mentee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, it needs to be done properly so that both the mentor and the mentee can gain from the relationship. As a mentor, you need to know what you want to impart to the mentee and what style the mentee prefers so that you are able to successfully provide the right guidance in the right way. Remember, a successful mentorship relationship will give you personal satisfaction, as it helps you shape future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2ebdce0ac9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2ebdce0ac9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles\/#How_to_be_an_Effective_Mentor\" >How to be an Effective Mentor<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles\/#Teach_and_Model\" >Teach and Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles\/#Sponsor_your_Mentee\" >Sponsor your Mentee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles\/#Inspire_and_Motivate_them\" >Inspire and Motivate them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles\/#Offer_Guidance_and_Counselling\" >Offer Guidance and Counselling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles\/#Mentoring_Styles\" >Mentoring Styles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles\/#1_Mentoring_by_Connecting\" >1. Mentoring by Connecting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles\/#2_Mentoring_by_Challenging\" >2. Mentoring by Challenging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles\/#3_Mentoring_by_Educating\" >3. Mentoring by Educating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles\/#4_Mentoring_by_Cheerleading\" >4. Mentoring by Cheerleading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/mentoring-styles\/#5_Mentoring_by_Ideating\" >5. Mentoring by Ideating<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_be_an_Effective_Mentor\"><\/span>How to be an Effective Mentor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/How_to_be_an_Effective_Mentor.png\" alt=\"Effective mentor\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/How_to_be_an_Effective_Mentor.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/How_to_be_an_Effective_Mentor-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/How_to_be_an_Effective_Mentor-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teach_and_Model\"><\/span>Teach and Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching is a way of passing on knowledge and sharing experiences, which the mentee can benefit from. Teaching is a process that can be used in a formal and informal setting and helps you shape the development of a mentee through past experiences and expertise. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While at it, remember that the mentee picks up values, beliefs, ethics, attitudes, methods, and styles by simply observing your actions. This means that you can mentor by modelling, as the mentee will most likely model their behaviour around your own. The mentee will often follow your path, adapt your approaches, and generally follow your actions. Therefore, your behaviour ought to be that which can be emulated beneficially.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sponsor_your_Mentee\"><\/span>Sponsor your Mentee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A big role played by mentors involves opening doors for mentees. Mentors, especially within an organisation or industry, often have the right networks and influence to help mentees grow. If and when a suitable opportunity arises, you can open the door for a mentee to walk in and grow themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspire_and_Motivate_them\"><\/span>Inspire and Motivate them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike a coach who simply imparts knowledge in the learner, a mentor encourages and supports a mentee. Oftentimes, this is because the mentor knows the mentee well enough and knows what works for them and what doesn\u2019t. As a mentor, it is your duty to help the mentee merge their personal goals with that of the organization so that they can grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offer_Guidance_and_Counselling\"><\/span>Offer Guidance and Counselling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mentor also doubles up as a confidant and a personal consultant of different matters. As a result, you are most likely to be privy to different issues affecting your mentee. As your relationship grows over time, you can guide and counsel your mentee, based on personal experiences and knowledge. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From these points, it is clear that an effective mentor-mentee relationship is grown and nurtured over time. As a mentor, play an active role in managing the relationship, which will develop mutual trust, and this helps in strengthening the relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mentoring_Styles\"><\/span>Mentoring Styles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mentoring_Styles.png\" alt=\"Mentorship styles\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mentoring_Styles.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mentoring_Styles-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mentoring_Styles-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there is no standard way of mentoring, there are several ways in which mentorship takes place. It is also possible to oscillate between different styles, based on the circumstances at play. Here are some commonly used mentorship styles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mentoring_by_Connecting\"><\/span>1. Mentoring by Connecting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of a godfather. A person with the key to any door that a mentee may need to walk through. As a connector, your role is to ensure that the mentee has the right skills and then introduce them to the right networks and help them meet the right people on their journey to growth. You hold the mentee\u2019s hand and help them learn how to create networks and maximise these relationships. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your role is especially valuable when the mentee is just getting started and does not have the industry connections to grow. This kind of mentoring can also be situational, where you help the mentee overcome particular hurdles and challenges. Your role as a mentor is to simply help the mentee at a specific time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mentoring_by_Challenging\"><\/span>2. Mentoring by Challenging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a challenger, your role is to push the mentee to be what they can possibly be. You know the mentee\u2019s capabilities and you constantly ensure that the mentee remains focused on the goal and that they are achieving key goals. You focus on tiny details and ensure that they are in place. You are firm but very supportive and you can be friendly or tough, depending on the situation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This kind of mentoring works best in formal situations, where you help the mentee set specific goals and targets and keep checking with them to ensure that the progress is on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mentoring_by_Educating\"><\/span>3. Mentoring by Educating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, your role as a mentor is to teach a mentee what you have learned either through experience or in training. It is often helpful when the mentee is interested in learning things that you have superior knowledge in. For example, if you are an entrepreneur and a mentee is trying to start their own business, you can teach them how to manoeuvre so that they can stand on their own feet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a mentor, you should identify the mentee\u2019s strengths and weaknesses and know how to work with them for a successful relationship. Identify the knowledge gaps as well and teach the mentee the ropes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mentoring_by_Cheerleading\"><\/span>4. Mentoring by Cheerleading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheerleading is all about injecting positive energy. It is about identifying the positives in a mentee and reinforcing positive behaviour. Even is a mentee makes a mistake, it is the role of the mentor to turn it into a positive idea so that it becomes a learning experience. This is often the most preferred style as it helps the mentee have someone to lean on even on the worst days. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like in a football match, the mentor who leads by cheering often injects some kind of energy into the player, in this case, the mentee, and this helps the mentee get through the bad days and learn how to maximise on the good days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mentoring_by_Ideating\"><\/span>5. Mentoring by Ideating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an ideator, your role is to help the mentee brainstorm new ideas. Sometimes, a mentee needs a sounding board for new ideas and this is how you as a mentor help the mentee develop their ideas. As a mentor, you help the mentee plan, think, and see the bigger picture. It is your role as a mentor to help the mentee grow their ideas in sound and executable strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different mentoring styles based on the relationship and the set-up between the mentor and mentee. As a mentor, you act as a guide for the mentee and help them achieve whatever they are capable of achieving. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Find out the differences between mentoring and coaching <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/differences-coaching-mentorship\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are different mentoring styles based on the goal of the relationship between mentor and mentee. 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