TIME AND EFFORT
Mentoring unfolds in many different ways. Some relationships just seem to flow, but others meander. What makes the difference? The simple answer is taking the time and making the effort to work on the relationship. Real progress depends on good communication, monitoring progress toward achieving the goals, and continuing to grow the relationship. None of this can happen without a respect for and openness to the feedback process.
Over the next three months, Nick and Jon made steady progress. Jon helped Nick see that he lacked clear plans and strategies. Nick became more proactive and less reactive at work, and the more he submitted plans and progress updates to Charlie, the less interference seemed to occur. Nick was really pleased ...
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