The Mentor

What is a mentor? A mentor is a teacher or trusted person who is usually more experienced in a certain field that is willing to share his or her knowledge with a trainee. This trainee is known as the protégé. There are for stages that usually occur during a training instance with a mentor and the protégé. The first stage is the Initiation stage, which begins with both individuals developing a regular relationship. Here, the mentor also starts teaching his or her skills to the trainee. Next, the mentor begins to demonstrate a sign of respect for his or her trainee. This stage is known as the Cultivation stage. In the third stage, known as the Separation stage, the mentor begins to initiate separation between the two individuals. The trainee is ready to step out with less assistance. Finally, during the Redefininition stage, the mentor and the protégé meet again in the group that they are participating in, but this time, they are on the same level with regards to their position.