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Initial Assessment
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

Initial Assessment

a. Why they want to be mentored
b. What they need to learn
c. What you can do to help them
d. All of the above
a. The Inquiry Process Model
b. The Information Fluency Continuum (IFC)
c. The ARCS Model of Motivational Design
d. All of the above
a. Learning is more effective when it is relevant and timely
b. It is not necessary to reinforce learning through application
c. Mentees want practical tips and tools that they can apply quickly
d.Mentees have an inherent desire to prove themselves to their mentor
a. Mentors and mentees
b. Mentors only
c. Mentees only
d. No one benefits
a. Ask probing questions
b. Set up relatively easy tasks
c. Engage in discussion
d. Provide authentic problem solving experiences
a. Cautious
b. Empathetic
c. Good listener
d. Respectful
a. Confidence
b. Attention
c. Satisfaction
d. Relevance
a. Specific, Money, Artsy, Relevant, Today
b. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely
c. Streamlined, Measurable, Achievement, Rested, Trendy
d. Sustainable, Modifiable, Accessible, Relevant, Topical
a. Slower learning
b. Lowered self-confidence
c. More stress
d. Encouragement
a. Martins and Terblanche
b. Tony Wagner
c. Lois Zachary
d. A group of mentor-librarians
a. Hard work
b. Innovation
c. External awards or rewards
d. Presentation skills
a. Personal satisfaction, opportunity to share wisdom, and reaffirmation of your approach
b. Expanded perspectives, new ideas and insights, and a strengthening of interpersonal skills
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
a. Curiosity, Invention, Entrepreneurship
b. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Profitability
c. Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship
d. Creativity, Invention, Entrepreneurship
a. Martins and Terblanche
b. Tony Wagner
c. Lois Zachary
d. A group of mentor-librarians
a. The purpose, process, and product of mentoring
b. How you engage in mentoring
c. The benchmark for success
d. All of the above
a. Keep a journal of your thoughts and progress.
b. Create lists and memory aids.
c. Reflect on your habits and performance.
d. Accommodate for your mentee's comments and opinions.
a. Pay attention to your facial expressions
b. Make eye contact frequently
c. Be available for your mentee whenever possible
d. Greet your mentee enthusiastically
e. All of the above
a. A highly focused conversation about the specific learning derived from the mentoring experience
b. A no-fault conversation focusing on both the process and the content of the learning
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
a. At the start of the relationship
b. After the relationship has been established
c. When your mentoring is complete
d. When your mentee has issues or concerns
a. All members get to know each other.
b. You and they set the ground rules.
c. Trust is established across all team members and with you.
d. All of the above
a. Lack of or poor use of time
b. Lack of progress and accountability
c. Too much communication
d. Both a & b
a. Cause your mentee to feel unwanted
b. Establish negative boundaries
c. Prevent problems and reduce false assumptions
d. None of the above
a. facilitators, active participants
b. sages, students
c. authority figures, passive receivers
d. None of the above
a. Time
b. Information and technology
c. Other creative people
d. All of the above
a. They set a good example.
b. Their values and behaviors align.
c. They keep a professional detachment.
d. Others want to emulate their behaviors and wisdom.
a. Encourage them to follow others
b. Avoid assigning readings or discussion questions
c. Hold your mentee accountable for commitments
d. Set easily attainable standards
a. Generation of new ideas
b. Well-established guidelines
c. Tolerance for mistakes
d. Innovation mentoring
a. Wonder
b. Evaluate
c. Connect
d. Reflect
a. Beginning
b. Middle
c. End
d. All of the above
a. The mentee’s interests
b. The mentee’s innovation successes
c. The mentee’s challenges and failures
d. All of the above

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