Mentorship Starter Kit

Mentorship Starter Kit

Clarity, boundaries, and a rhythm that respects time.

Setup

  • Purpose: 1-2 sentences on the mentee's desired outcomes.
  • Scope: topics allowed; topics off-limits.
  • Cadence: 45 minutes bi-weekly; async check-ins allowed.

Session Template

  1. Wins (5m)
  2. Blockers (10m)
  3. Decisions (15m)
  4. Commitments (10m)
  5. Review next steps (5m)

Rules of Engagement

  • Confidentiality is standard.
  • Homework is mandatory.
  • Progress is recorded, not performed.
> Mentoring is stewardship: transfer wisdom, not dependency.