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INSPIRING INNOVATION
EDUCATING FOR INNOVATION
SUPPORTING INNOVATION
MENTORING YOUNG INNOVATORS

Module 1: The Promise and Potential of Mentoring

Introduction Initial Assessment Module 1: The Promise and Potential of Mentoring Module 2: What is Mentoring? Module 3: The Predictable Cycle of Mentoring Module 4: Qualities of an Effective Mentor Module 5: Mentoring Young Innovators: Learning and Motivation Module 6: Mentoring Tips Final Assessment

Module Introduction

Your Mentoring Story

Some Mentoring Stories from Colleagues

Factors That Influence Creativity and Innovation

Benefits for Mentees and Mentors

Module 1 Recap

Module 1 Quiz

Mentees who have mentors who have “been there, done that” are able to

a. Ignore stress

b. Cut corners

c. Experience quicker learning

d. Need less encouragement

Each of the following is an example of behavior that encourages innovation, except:

a. Generation of new ideas

b. Well-established guidelines

c. Tolerance for mistakes

d. Innovation mentoring

Stress is created by

a. Wasting time searching for answers

b. Rethinking a plan

c. Correcting mistakes

d. All of the above

When acting as a safety net for their mentees, mentors

a. Provide input and feedback

b. Can be used as an excuse to fail

c. Lower the risk of making a mistake

d. Both a and c

All of the following are benefits to young mentees except

a. A safety net

b. Improved job prospects

c. New skills

d. Improved jo prospects

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Module 1 Recap Module 2: What is Mentoring?

The Innovation Destination

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