However, the same familiarity useful in accelerating the action planning and learning curve could also act as a subtle barrier between the pair, who may repeat some aspects of their prior relationship which detract from the mentor-mentee experience.
For example, if the pair had been previously associated as manager and subordinate, then they might approach current issues and concerns from the perspective of the older relational situation rather than engage in the collaborative interpersonal interaction more suitable to mentoring.
It may therefore be necessary for the mentor to openly redefine the present purpose of their new involvement by specifically explaining the differences between the goals of mentor/mentee involvement and their ...
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