Mentoring Skills

I know the formal steps for initiating, supporting, and closing a mentoring relationship.

I respect my mentee’s dignity, privacy, and personal boundaries.

I am familiar with tools like the Social Business Model Canvas or Lean Impact Canvas.

I provide constructive feedback that promotes self-reflection and growth.

I support my mentee in making independent decisions, rather than giving direct solutions.

I respect confidentiality and understand when disclosures are appropriate.

I actively foster my mentee’s self-confidence and motivation.

I foster “social presence” even in online mentoring environments (e.g., using emojis, reacting personally).

I feel confident in my ability to mentor across cultures and contexts.

I reflect critically on my own biases and how they might impact mentoring.

I communicate clearly, honestly, and respectfully in all interactions.

I support mentees in using tools to define social problems and develop innovative solutions.

I document and reflect on the progress of each session.

I help mentees identify and develop their own goals.

I adapt my communication style (tone, channel, timing) based on the needs of my mentee.

I co-create session goals and follow-up actions with my mentee.

I review past actions and adapt plans based on the mentee’s progress.

I am open to training or learning new methods to enhance my mentoring.

I am comfortable using both synchronous and asynchronous digital tools for communication.

I handle difficult topics or disclosures from mentees sensitively and ethically.

I show empathy and listen attentively to my mentee’s concerns and needs.

I reflect on each mentoring session to identify areas for growth.

I integrate digital platforms or templates to facilitate structured project development.

I seek feedback from my mentee to improve my mentoring practices.

I actively work to build a safe and trusting relationship with my mentee.

I prepare for each mentoring session with a clear agenda.

I seek support or supervision when faced with mentoring challenges.

I help mentees measure social impact (e.g., using the “Results Staircase”).