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The best teachers are the ones who never stop learning. This might sound daunting but developing good mentoring skills is far easier than you might think. Over time, as you get to know your Mentees, you\u2019ll naturally learn the best ways to work with them and pass on your years of knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what should you do if you want to be a first class Mentor right out of the gate? How can you ensure that you\u2019re providing the best possible service from day one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we\u2019ll be exploring one of the most important skills<\/a> a Mentor can have: giving feedback. In particular, we\u2019ll be taking a closer look at how you can personalise your mentoring feedback to each Mentee, how to ensure that your message is understood, and the best ways to help your Mentee implement your advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personalising Your Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In many ways, mentoring feedback is all about understanding your Mentee. On the one hand you need to understand their position, where they want to be, and the actions they need to take to get there. That being said, it\u2019s also about understanding who your Mentee is outside of their career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to be a psychologist or a close personal friend, but as you get to know them it\u2019s always good to learn as much as you can about who they are, what motivates them, and, most importantly, why they\u2019ve chosen to work with a Mentor<\/a>. Knowing these things will help you tailor your feedback to them in a way that will best suit their learning style and inspire them to push beyond their limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastering Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Communication can be a challenge, especially if you\u2019ve not worked in this kind of one-to-one environment before. That being said, if this is something you struggle with, then we\u2019ve got great news for you. There are three simple rules you can follow to easily improve your communication skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Be Clear:<\/strong> Clarity is the cornerstone of good communication. Even when handling complex ideas, always try to break them up into smaller chunks to make them feel simpler than they might at first seem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Be Concise:<\/strong> Say more with less. Try to keep your communication relevant to the subject matter at hand. While there will be times where you and your Mentee will want to talk a little more freely, when giving feedback, it\u2019s good to keep your points short and memorable while still conveying as much as you can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Be Direct:<\/strong> When handling feedback – particularly negative feedback<\/a> – we\u2019re often tempted to hedge around a point rather than say exactly what we mean. While hedging can feel more polite at times, it ultimately only serves to get in the way of what we really want to say.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    As a matter of fact, hedging is the perfect example of how to break all three rules at once. Not only does it avoid getting to the core of a subject, but it does so while adding more words and making a point harder to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These rules can be challenging to master, but once you get the knack of them, your mentoring feedback will be second to none!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Strategies for Effective Delivery<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Last but not least, we wanted to take a moment to talk about some basic steps that you can implement to ensure that your feedback is effective in its results. Bear in mind that, as with all things, these may vary from Mentee to Mentee so it’s best to use your own discretion in developing a method that will work for you and your Mentee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n