Effective Mentoring Skills – for Mentees

Aim & Approach

Mentoring is more than guidance—it’s a powerful partnership that accelerates growth and opens doors to new possibilities. This session gives you the tools to take charge of your development, build strong and trusted relationships, and communicate with confidence.

You’ll learn how to prepare for success, give and receive feedback effectively, and reflect on your progress as you grow. Together, we’ll create a mentoring experience that inspires, empowers, and helps you achieve your goals.

Outcomes

After attending, delegates will:

• Understand the benefits of mentoring and your responsibilities as a Mentee

• Build and maintain a strong trust based mentoring relationship

• Develop communication skills to give and receive feedback constructively

• Gain skills to actively monitor your development and learning journey

Content

• What is mentoring, what it isn’t, and why it is essential

• Purpose and remit of mentoring within the organisation

• What makes a good Mentor/Mentee relationship

• How to communicate powerfully, co-create clear boundaries and build rapport

• Setting powerful goals and objectives

• Action planning