Listening may be more important than giving advice. Don t be judgmental. Don t lose heart because of a trainee s failures. You cannot always ensure success, but you can help that person to begin again more intelligently. You can help a trainee see a failed experience as valuable by honestly identifying where it went wrong.
Buddies can often prevent failure from happening to a trainee a second time.
Keep a good attitude and stay in a teaching spirit. Ask questions Learn to evaluate the ideas and suggestions given to you by your buddy. Just because something felt right to another person does not necessarily mean that it is right for you. On the other hand, it never hurts to try new things. Be open to new ways of looking at situations and doing things differently.