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INSPIRING INNOVATION
EDUCATING FOR INNOVATION
SUPPORTING INNOVATION
MENTORING YOUNG INNOVATORS

Module 3: The Predictable Cycle 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

The Mentoring Cycle

Phase 1: Preparing for Your Mentoring Relationship

Phase 2: Establishing Agreements

Phase 3: Facilitating Learning

Feedback: What Mentors Do

4. Coming to Closure

Module 3 Quiz

SMART goal stands for

a. Specific, Money, Artsy, Relevant, Today

b. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

c. Streamlined, Measurable, Achievement, Rested, Trendy

d. Sustainable, Modifiable, Accessible, Relevant, Topical

As a mentor, keeping a journal can help you

a. Keep track of what you say and do as a mentor

b. Record your impact on your mentee’s innovation process

c. Document what you are learning from the experience

d. All of the above

The four main ways to facilitate mentee learning are through providing

a. Support, tests, feedback, and opportunities to develop an innovative vision

b. Support, tests, feedback, and opportunities to present their learning

c. Support, challenges, feedback, and opportunities to develop an innovative vision

d. Support, challenges, feedback, and opportunities to present their learning

When considering feedback, the mentor should

a. Set the stage for feedback

b. Ask questions of the mentee to determine how and when to give feedback

c. Prepare for feedback

d. All of the above

Mentors

a. Relate to participants’ real issues and concerns

b. Allow time for participants to integrate and reflect on information

c. Respect individual unique needs and cultural differences

d. Show flexibility and openness to new ideas

e. All of the above

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4. Coming to Closure Module 4: Qualities of an Effective Mentor

The Innovation Destination

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