Being a Good Mentor

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Free Online Course: Being a Good Mentor provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Being a Good Mentor is taught by Ellen Ensher.

Overview
  • Becoming a mentor gives you a way to share your wisdom and knowledge in a mutually beneficial relationship. Discover the benefits of mentoring and how to be successful at it.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • What is a great mentor
    1. Getting to Know Your Protégé
    • Start your mentoring relationship
    • Build chemistry with your protégé
    • Develop rapport through self-disclosure
    • Listen to your protégé
    • Ask your protégé questions
    • Give feedback to your protégé
    • Develop trust with your protégé
    2. Developing Your Protégé's Skills
    • Set SMART goals with your protégé
    • Assess and develop a protégé’s task related skills
    • Develop a protégé's interpersonal skills
    • Discernment and decision making in mentoring
    • Develop grit and resilience in your protégé
    3. Overcoming Obstacles
    • Navigate through trouble spots in your mentoring relationship
    • Manage a toxic protégé
    • Decide whether to break up or make up with a protégé
    • Break up with your protégé gracefully
    Conclusion
    • Make time for mentoring in a busy life