Mentoring Checklist

Prospective Mentor checklist (do you have what it takes?)

1. I can be available approximately 2-4 hours per month and can keep in regular contact (in person, by email or phone)
   with those I mentor as agreed.
2. I am an active listener. I listen to the whole issue before commenting.
3. I am not intimidating - I'm easy to approach at any time.
4. I know what I am talking about - I am good at my own job. I am a positive role model in terms of my own achievements.
5. I always focus on protégé needs during a mentoring session. I can avoid the temptation to direct conversation back to myself and my issues and experiences.
6. I possess great patience. I don't get irritated by a protégé who doesn't get the point quickly.
7. I can help a protégé believe in their potential.
8. I know when to introduce options which may not have been considered.
9. I can challenge assumptions skillfully.
10. I take an interest in the individual protégé - I value their views and what they say.
11. I am tolerant.
12. I don't expect a protégé to be like me.
13. I am prepared to learn with the protégé.
14. I can give feedback skillfully.
15. I am able to maintain objectivity.
16. I give advice but still expect the protégé to make his/her own decisions.

Prospective Protégé checklist (will you benefit from this?)

1. I am self motivated to develop my skills in project management consulting
2. I am able to identify key developmental objectives and can communicate these clearly
3. I am willing to devote 2-4 hours a month to contact with a mentor, but also aware of further effort required to make suggested changes and act on advice.
4. I see benefits to and am open to new ideas. I am willing to listen to a different point of view.
5. I value the experience of others.
6. I am able to maintain objectivity.
7. I am ready to be challenged.
8. I do not take criticism personally.
9. I take responsibility for my own decisions.
10. I am considerate of the mentor's time and appreciate the volunteer nature of this association.