Michael Asks: How do I convince mentees that contacting their mentor is not ‘bothering them’?

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“How do I convince

mentees that contacting

their mentor is not

‘bothering them’?”

Answer: Provide evidence from mentors that

they enjoy, value and welcome contact.

If mentees are told, clearly and

unequivocally that contact is welcome,

expected and their responsibility, they will

do it.

It may come as a surprise to those

mentored that mentors do, in fact, get

something out of mentoring. Your job is to

act as a go-between to get this message

across.

Collect testimonials or quotes from mentors

in previous programs right from the

beginning. Include quotes from current

mentors in a regular newsletter or email to

participants. Reiterrate the message in your

personal contact with each participant.

Monitor the frequency of mentor-mentoree

contact and discuss it with both parties.