¿Cómo aprendes de la mentoría?

Clear communication from the beginning is key to set good foundations for the mentoring relationship. But, just as important, is having regular times to check in and evaluate how things are going - what's working, what isn't and adjusting accordingly. This provides valuable feedback for this and future mentoring opportunities.

Mentoring is close to my heart, not only because I have so much to share with my mentees, but also how much I learn from them. It is a constant feedback loop and every time we discuss a new issue, I get a new perspective, which opens me up for larger world views. There is always a scope for improvement for the mentor, and my eyes and ears are open to it.

Basándome en mi experiencia, entiendo que uno de los mayores beneficios de la mentoría radica en la oportunidad de aprender de alguien con una trayectoria más amplia y una perspectiva más completa. Para aprovechar al máximo esta valiosa oportunidad, es fundamental mantener una actitud abierta y curiosa. Aprecio la importancia de escuchar de manera activa y respetuosa, buscando entender su punto de vista. Asimismo, estoy dispuesta a explorar nuevas ideas, experimentar con diferentes enfoques y salir de mi zona de confort. Estoy convencida de que esta mentalidad abierta y curiosa me permitirá expandir mis horizontes, descubrir nuevas oportunidades y avanzar en mi desarrollo profesional.

Basándome en mi experiencia de mas de 35 años en la iniciativa privada siempre he tenido como base la mentoría e aprovechado cada momento para aprender de cada uno de mis mentores de los cuales he desarrollado algunas cosas con mucho éxito. Ahora bien el área publica me ha permitido llevar proyectos también con mucho éxito del cual tengo y he obtenido mucho aprendizaje de algunos de mis mentores siempre llevando por delante la iniciativa del respeto.

A huge part of improving your practice as a specialist mentor for neurodivergent students is self-reflection. Having some time to evaluate what went well and what didn't hit the mark is a sure way to improve your practice. This can be done through writing after sessions with mentees or verbally reflecting with a colleague, whichever method works best for you. Having a note of your difficulties and achievements can help you to set well-thought-out and intentional changes for your future sessions.

This is my favorite way to learn: JUST ASK! Ask: -What you're doing well -What you're doing poorly Heck, even ask yourself what you can learn from your mentee. Sure, you know more than them in a few key areas, but that doesn't mean you are The Master Of All Knowledge. You can learn something from them as a human too. Don't forget that!

Mentorship goes both ways, and it's something many of us forget. Your stories, struggles, and victories are not just yours—they're lessons and inspirations for your mentor, too. By opening up about your journey and being curious about theirs, you build a stronger, more trusting bond. Don't hesitate to offer your thoughts or resources; it's a way to show your appreciation and that you're in this together. Remember, mentorship is about growing together, not just receiving advice. Your input matters, so share it freely and watch the relationship flourish.

Mentorship is a two-way process where both and mentee and mentors both learns from one another. Mentees learn from the mentors experience and mentors learn about different perspectives and ideas from the mentees. This has always been the case with me with every mentee!

This heading is a bit confusing. "How do you learn from mentoring?" refers to what a mentor would learn from the relationships they forge with their mentees. The more appropriate title for this article based on the content is "How do you learn from a mentor?" That being said, if the verbiage in the actual content was changed a little bit, the article addresses both questions well. In a good mentor-mentee relationship, both parties learn tremendously from each other.