
- Put the emphasis on the mentee. The mentee needs to do the work of deciding where they need help.
- Have a formal agenda, ahead of time, for any meeting.
- Don't wing it ... know the topics for discussion ahead of time.
- It is OK to let the conversation wander, after the agenda is done.
- The concept of a mentor/mentee relationship is often very attractive, but there is a lot of work involved ... don't commit to the relationship if both parties are not willing to commit to the work!