The Benefits of Mentorship: Sharing Lessons with Future Generations

When it comes to professional growth, a good mantra can be: 分享财富!

This simple motto applies to sharing, 合作, 并以这些知识为基础, 经验, 和 wisdom passed forward by trusted experts in your field. One of the most important 和 proven aspects of modern workplace satisfaction 和 development lies within the mentor/mentee relationship. 在一个 2019 Workplace Happiness Survey 来自CNBC/Survey Monkey， 九成 10 employees who have a mentor said they were satisfied with their jobs. In the same report, 89% of workers with mentors claimed that their colleagues value their work. By passing down the best practices, 深思熟虑的建议, lessons learned 和 other invaluable advice, both mentors 和 mentees can feel valued in their work 和 enriched by the 经验.

好导师的定义是什么?

When done correctly—that is, with clear-eyed goals 和 ideas—师徒关系可以是一个 富有成果的, enriching relationship with lasting effects for both the mentee 和 the mentor.  But like any relationship, the value is determined by the people involved. No one wants to waste their time, energy or resources on a one-sided relationship, nor does anyone want to feel used or unheard.

One of the best ways to check if you are ready to become a mentor is to give thoughtful consideration to the P.R.I.C.E. 成功模式, a foundational aspect of life at Herzing大学. Using these five pillars—专业, 尊重, 完整性, Caring 和 订婚—as a framework, a prospective mentor can ensure the best 经验 for both parties.

• 专业: Mentors should always be professional in their interactions with their mentees. This means keeping appointments, 守时可靠, providing critical 和 thoughtful feedback 和 discussion, 和 being respectful of your mentee’s viewpoint 和 plans. 
• 尊重: A mentor will treat their mentee with respect at all times, recognizing their unique 经验s, 观点和背景. A mentor is not dictating the course but supporting the mentee as they navigate their career path.
• 完整性: By setting the st和ard for how to treat others with honesty, 问责制, 道德行为, you demonstrate to your mentee how to carry yourself with integrity, which matters both professionally 和 personally.
• 关怀: Just as we learned early on in life, caring for others 和 showing kindness is one of the greatest gifts of our humanity. Showing that you care about the successes 和 challenges of your peers 和 your community will make you a better resource 和 leader. 
• 订婚: An eng年龄d mentor is involved, actively participating 和 supporting the mentee in both accomplishments 和 challenges. 

最重要的是, recognize that a mentorship is not a one-sided power dynamic, but rather a conversation among colleagues, where each side benefits from mutual respect, 分享知识, asking questions 和 problem-solving solutions together. 

导师的视角

作为导师, you can discover a reenergized passion for your career, gain new insights 和 perspectives, develop new skills 和 improve current ones, such as communication 和 leadership. 最重要的是, being a mentor can build 和 bolster a positive work environment, helping create an atmosphere of respect, growth 和 collaboration—who wouldn’t want to work in that? 

P开头.R.I.C.E. Model as your guiding principle, you should use the following actionable items to create a collaborative 和 supportive atmosphere for growth 和 leave a lasting positive impression 你的学员.

1. 了解自己: Take some time to reflect on your own 经验s 和 which individuals have helped shape who you are. Perhaps it was a coach or teacher, a neighbor or classmate—consider what qualities 和 behaviors stuck with you, 为什么. 
2. Actively Participate 和 Communicate: An effective mentor listens attentively to their mentee, asks questions 和 responds with thoughtful consideration so that they can fully underst和 the mentee's goals, 担忧, 和 challenges 和 provide effective guidance 和 support.
3. 做支持者，而不是领导者; The mentor/mentee relationship is about offering guidance to the mentee’s career—they are the lead in this scene, 和 you are the supportive cast. Be mindful of how you are giving direction, being prompted for advice 和 affecting the conversation with your 年龄nda. 
4. Create a Space to Be Themselves: People are more likely to flourish if they feel comfortable sharing their goals, 公开提问和关注, which is why building an authentic relationship based on trust is so important. 
5. 成为标准: Mentors should set the bar high 和 be a constant positive example. This means demonstrating strong leadership skills, 敬业的职业道德, empathy 和 fair judgment 和 a commitment to continual learning.

Mentorship: It’s Not an Age Thing

Because mentorship is about building your professional perspective, there is no 年龄 limit to the relationship—all 经验 can be valuable if you learn from it. For the first time in recent history, five full generations are represented in the workforce at the same time, which means there are so many distinct lessons 和 经验s to learn from. 拥有一个多元化和敬业的团队 支持者名册 across different demographics 和 backgrounds is integral to broadening viewpoints 和 learning the lessons you never knew you needed to know.

If you’re ready to share the wealth of your career journey by becoming a mentor or want to find someone to help you on your career journey, Herzing大学’s 职业发展服务 team can offer a wide range of resources for current 和 prospective students as well as recent 和 returning graduates 和 alumni, 包括网络, mentorship programs 和 career support.