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Mentoring

Attitudes

Creates a positive environment that encourages mentees to grow professionally.

Observable criteria

  • Shows genuine care, celebrates successes, and recognizes personal limits.
  • Believes in the mentee’s potential and highlights their achievements.

Why it matters

  • Attitudes of listening and encouragement are key to establishing trust and motivating mentees.

Principles

Understands the difference between formal mentoring, informal mentoring, coaching, and facilitation.

Observable criteria

  • Explains how formal mentoring works (objectives, roles, duration).
  • Clarifies mutual expectations (mentor, mentee, supervisor) at the start.

Why it matters

  • A clear framework (objectives, boundaries, follow-up) ensures mentoring is effective and that each person knows their role.

Skills

Uses the necessary know-how to guide and support mentees.

Observable criteria

  • Sets specific objectives with the mentee and follows up regularly.
  • Provides respectful and constructive feedback.
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding shared experiences.

Why it matters

  • Mentoring strengthens everyone’s ability to learn, to train others, and to contribute to the overall development of the team.

Descriptor last updated 2026-07-01.