Mentoring Tools
Here are some tools that can easily be applied.
SMART Goals
This is a useful tool for setting goals.
| Specific: | Set specific goals. | |
| Measurable: | How will this goal be measured? | |
| Attainable: | Ensure that the goal is achievable and attainable. | |
| Realistic: | Check that the goal is realistic and (or) relevant. | |
| Time: | By when will this goal be achieved? |
The power to focus – The 4-D Solution
| Dump it: | Learn to say “No”. You may choose not to do. Learn to be firm. |
| Delegate it: | Hand some tasks over to others. |
| Defer it: | Defer the issue and schedule to do it at a later time. |
| Do it: | Do it now if it is an important project. Do not make excuses. |
The GROW model
There are various models to support the mentoring process. The GROW model is one that is simple yet powerful. There are four components:
| Goals: | To set clear goals for each mentoring session. |
| Reality: | Checking in to understand the current situation. |
| Outcomes: | Explore options and strategies or alternative courses of action. |
| Wrap-up: | What is to be done? By when? By whom? Is there the will to do it? |
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