GET YOURSELF A MENTOR

MENTORSHIP  Mentorship is a relationship in which more experienced person helps to guide a less knowledgeable person.   Mentoring is an essential leadership skill in addition to managing and motivating people.  There are difference between Mentoring and Coaching. ¹) Mentoring Is Relationship Oriented:. This skill seeks to provide a safe environment where the mentoree shares the issues affecting his/her personal success. There are basic and specific learning competencies to be used as a basic for creating the relationship. ¹) Coaching is Task Oriented: it focuses on concrete issues such as, Managing more effectively, Speaking more articulately, and Learning how to think strategically. This skill requires content expert (Coach). ¹¹) Mentoring Is A Long Term Skill: both partners needs to create a good  relation and environment  in which the mentoree can feel secure in sharing issues impacting to his/her success. ¹¹) Coaching Is A Short Term Skill. It is determined by the agreement of the two partners. ¹¹¹) Mentoring Is Development Driven: Its purpose is to develop the individual not only for the current job but also for the future. ¹¹¹) Coaching Is Performance Driven:it is to improve the individual's performance either by enhancing his/her current skill or acquiring the new skill            "Choosing A Good Mentor"    Sometimes, we make a lot of mistakes when we think that we can do it ourselves without consulting experts in that same area we are heading to. Choosing a mentor will improve your well-being. A mentor will guide you, help you, take you under his/her wing and help nurture your career.    Mentoring is an important strategy regardless of where you are on the career ladder. Though finding a good mentor can be challenging. But before you approach anyone to mentor you, it is important to think about what you want from the mentor. And also choose a mentor that you can find easy to talk with so think about what personality type that might complement your own. Identify your strength and weakness. Look for a mento that has traits that you would like to develop in yourself.   He/She should be someone that admire and is an excellent role model for professional behavior . He/She must be an excellent listener and someone who is 5-10 years ahead of you.   A good mentor will lead and push you outside your comfort zone and help you achieve bigger things than you ever imagine. They can help you set a goal or advise you on the one you have chosen already      "What To Look For In A Mentor". ¹) Define your Goal: you must know what and why you need a mentor. Do you hope to broaden your accademic knowledge, understand organisational culture?. Etc.you must know what and why exactly you need one. ¹¹) Consider their Reputation:.some people wants a mentor who are well respected in the society, well regarded and admired. People like this can serve as a career sponsors when opportunities arise. ¹¹¹) Don't limit yourself to one person:  ¹v) Beware of Fraudsters. v) Look for role model. vî) Expand Your Knowledge. Lo  Don't just do it alone , look for a right person, an expert, Specialist to guide you. Cheers!!! We Creative World Consulting Cares For You.  Take time and read our post but don't forget to subscribe to get daily inspiration.Thanks!!!