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Mentoring
Is there a style of mentoring that works?
There is no single, successful style for mentoring. The individual style of the mentor is important as it can set the tone of the programme. The style will vary with each programme's aim and the people involved. The table below outlines a number of typical styles of mentoring that correlate with learning styles. Essentially, the 'Directive' style is the least favoured for a successful mentoring programme outcome.
| Style |
Dimension/Description |
| Facilitator |
Creates environment where mentee may achieve learning outcomes and becomes involved in the process of learning |
| Supportive |
Supports the mentee's learning through advice or resources as required - less likely to becomes directly involved in the follow-up process |
| Counselling |
Gives initial support and opens communication, acts when there is a problem, and focuses on the trainees well being more than the learning process. |
| Empowering |
Shares responsibility with mentee and creates a learning partnership, encourages self-directed learning, and ensures the trainee owns the learning process |
| Directive |
Responsibility is rarely vested in the mentee, creates learning environment based on own needs, and owns the learning process. |
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