The mentor's guide
Subtitle: facilitating effective learning relationships
By: Lois J. Zachary
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2011
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
ISBN-13: 9780470907726
Subjects: Interpersonal relations; Mentoring in education; Psychology of Learning
Description: "Thoughtful and rich with advice, The Mentor's Guide explores the critical process of mentoring and presents practical tools for facilitating the experience from beginning to end. Now managers, teachers, and leaders from any career, professional, or educational setting can successfully navigate the learning journey by using the hands-on worksheets and exercises in this unique resource. Readers will learn how to:  Assess their readiness to become a mentor, Establish the relationship, Set appropriate goals, Monitor progress and achievement, Avoid common pitfalls, Bring the relationship to a natural conclusion.  The new edition of this best-selling volume includes expanded coverage of:  Coaching as distinct from and similar to mentoring, Diversity and cultural differences between mentors and mentees, Mentoring at a distance, especially online, Connections to author's companion volumes, Creating a Mentoring Culture and The Mentee's Guide"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.