CIMER Sessions: Aligning Expectations & Maintaining Effective Communication

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Two mentor training workshops using the CIMER Entering Mentoring curriculum. For Faculty and senior staff.

Aligning Expectations: One critical element of an effective mentor-mentee relationship is a shared understanding of what each person expects from the relationship. Problems between mentors and mentees often arise from misunderstandings about expectations. Importantly, expectations change over time, so frequent reflection and clear communication about expectations are needed regularly.

Maintaining Effective Communication: Good communication is a key element of any relationship, and a mentoring relationship is no exception. It is critical that mentors reflect upon and identify characteristics of effective communication and take time to practice communication skills in the session and with their mentees.