The Magic of Mentoring : Developing Others and Yourself / Carol Thompson.
The Magic of Mentoring offers an introduction to the theory and practice of successful mentoring together with a unique focus on how mentors can reflect on the skills they bring to the role, and those they still need to develop. Through the use of scenarios, reflections and stories, the reader is en...
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,
2019.
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Table of Contents:
- Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; The magic of mentoring: introduction; Note; References; 1. The roots of mentoring; What is a mentor?; Mentoring versus coaching; Models of mentoring; Key principles of mentoring; A democratic approach; A sprinkling of magic; Suggested further reading; References; 2. Creating the right environment; Situated learning; Communities of practice; Self-awareness; Life scripts; Narrative identity; The importance of rapport; What is rapport?; Creating rapport; Matching; How much rapport?; Unconditional positive regard.
- Setting up a contractExpectations and responsibilities; The mentoring agreement; Mentee agency; A sprinkling of magic; Suggested further reading; References; 3. Recognising boundaries; Barriers in mentoring relationships; Power in professional relationships; Boundaries; Referring on; What are ethics?; An ethical framework; Personal and moral qualities; A sprinkling of magic; Suggested further reading; References; 4. Understanding ourselves and others; Emotional intelligence; Emotional literacy; Channelling and applying emotions; Knowing ourselves; Johari's window; A sprinkling of magic; Note.
- Suggested further readingReferences; 5. Nurturing the mentoring relationship; Creating a nurturing environment; The physical environment; Emotional climate; Non-judgemental communication; Psychological projection; Empathy; Developing a pro-social culture; The Pygmalion effect; Positive labelling; Congruence; A sprinkling of magic; Note; Suggested further reading; References; 6. Communication; Models, metaphors and mammals; Analysing transactional communication; Seven layers of dialogue; The importance of questions; Compassionate communication; A sprinkling of magic; Suggested further reading.
- The impact of values and assumptions on actionModels of reflection; Ways of recording reflection; Questions for reflection; Reframing; A sprinkling of magic; Suggested further reading; References; 10. Flexibility; The importance of a flexible approach; Recognising and adapting behaviours; Reluctant reflection; 'Unfreezing' and generating options; Anchoring; The worry decision tree; Unfreezing, changing and refreezing; A sprinkling of magic; Suggested further reading; References; 11. Mentoring creativities; The glass box; Insights through focused reflection; Creative thinking.