1.b) What makes a good mentor?
Some people have suggested the following attributes make the mentoring experience good for both parties:
- Being warm and welcoming
- Good listening skills
- Being able to put yourself in the trainee’s place – and empathise
- Giving space to make mistakes sometimes
- Giving encouragement to try new techniques and praise for real achievements
- Challenging the thinking of the trainee
- Giving constructive feedback