From the course: Being a Good Mentee
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Overcoming obstacles in your mentorship
From the course: Being a Good Mentee
Overcoming obstacles in your mentorship
- Research by scholars, Murphy and Kram, in their book, "Strategic Relationships at Work" shows that at least one in five mentoring relationships experience obstacles, so challenges are a normal part of any mentoring relationship. In this video, we will discuss the four most common obstacles and tips to overcome them. First, determine your mentor's expectations. I have found in my research that many times, mentors do have specific expectations for proteges. The following is an example of a very direct expectation set by Hilda, a mentor who is an experienced politician, for Sharon, her protege, who was an aspiring politician. Because fundraising skills are so crucial in politics, Hilda told Sharon that she needed to demonstrate her confidence in fundraising before their next meeting. She challenged Sharon to raise $10,000, and share details for how to raise money successfully. Sharon raised the full amount, and gained…
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