In part 1 of this article we began to explore specific steps you can take to create an effective mentorship program. As promised, the rest of those steps are below.
Step 4—Carefully Select Key Elements During Your Planning Process
When designing and planning your mentorship program, you’ll want to carefully select its key elements, such as:
- How participants will be enrolled in the program and for how long
- What types of mentoring styles will be encouraged (long-term and traditional mentor/mentee relationships, interdepartmental apprenticeships, quick and sporadic advice-giving, reverse mentoring, etc.)
