Mentoring and Being a Mentor

As much as we talk about tech, our industry is people-centric. Knowing how to find a mentor, or eventually becoming a mentor is an important skill to have. So how does it work? 

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WHY DO WE HAVE MENTORS WHEN THERE ARE SO MANY BOOKS?

When I was early in my career, I thought you could just ask executives questions. And you can, but you might not always get the answers you expect. So a lot of people read books. But sometimes it’s good to find the in-between. 

HOW DOES THE MENTOR / MENTEE PROCESS WORK?

• Is Mentor/Mentee a formal process?
• When should you look for a Mentor?
• What should the relationship look like? What are the dynamics?
• What should both sides expect in the relationship?
• Should you pay for a mentor?
• When should you look outside your normal circle for some new insight?

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