Informal MentoringSusan Mercer

Sr. Experience Researchersmercer@madpow.com@susanamercer

What do I know?๏ Had some great mentors

๏ Been a mentor

๏ Mentoring is in my blood

It doesn’t have to be formal

It can be informal

It’s a Relationship

It needs work like a garden…

…to look like a garden

It takes someone to start it๏ Seek out someone

๏ Ask for advice

๏ Don’t be afraid

Who makes a good mentor?

Who makes a good mentor?

Who makes a good mentor?

Who makes a good mentor?

Who makes a good mentee?

Who makes a good mentee?

Who makes a good mentee?

Who makes a good mentee?

What should I do? (mentors)๏ Be open and approachable

๏ Talk to new people in the field

๏ Be friendly and encouraging

What should I do? (mentees)๏ Take control

๏ Don’t be afraid to ask

Remember: It is give and take

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