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Portfolio of Evidence
Understand the concept and benefits of mentoring.
It is important to define mentoring, coaching, counselling etc and it will be useful to consider the differences between them. Consider:
Benefits of mentoring for individuals:
Different situations include real work environment scenarios such as career progression, leadership development, support for learning on the job or for induction to a new role.
Understand effective mentoring practice.
Rights and responsibilities of mentor and mentee, including mutual respect and value, understanding boundaries of the role, to support and wish to be supported.
Mentor skills and values:
Boundaries:
The term “boundaries” refers to the rules, guidelines, limits and standards that are expected. In mentoring, boundaries help mentees and mentors as well as others involved in the process to understand the expectations each party brings to the situation. Mentees need consistent boundaries and realistic expectations to feel safe physically and emotionally. Boundaries must be rigorously applied referring to organisational and professional guidelines.