Mentees should experience the personality of a mentor partner as dynamic rather than static.
An experienced and proficient mentor would ideally be capable of functioning with reasonable competence in the complete mentor role at the first session. Of course, not all mentors will be seasoned practitioners, and as continuing learners themselves, they will benefit from three directly related and enriching events:
(1) ongoing one-on-one interaction with mentees
(2) self-reflection and assessment regarding their own mentoring practice
(3) the opportunity provided by training programs to engage in critiques and receive feedback from their more knowledgeable mentor peers
However, it is important to recognize that in applying the term ...
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