Power of Mentoring

In the Indian context the most successful mentoring relationship is the one between Krishna and Arjuna.

What it Teaches :-

Constant support without interference-building self confidence
- Never fight for Arjun and Pandeva’s
- Advisor to Arjun and Pandeva’s ,
- Did not command or took decisions on there behalf.
- Saw to it that Arjuna did not unduly depend upon him’
- Krishna was friend cum counselor to Arjuna
Mentor and Mentee should have relationship which is full of openness and Warmth
- Arjuna was very open and vocal with Krishna regarding the dilemma he is facing and why he did not want to fight the War.
- Krishna also very much understood his dilemma and than advice him with all his warmth and affection .
- The communication between Arjuna and Krishna never looks like one way communication, It is two way communication between Mentor and Mentee.
Constructive Criticism and Feedback
- Krishna provided his feedback to Arjuna without being judgemental , He focused on the issue or challenges the Arjuna is facing and advice him accordingly.
Provide unconditional support in difficult time
- Standing with Mentee and giving him unconditional support.
- Great trust between them.
He did not resort to a simplistic command tactic, but made the effort to resolve Arjuna’s moral distress to the best of his ability

Coaching vs Training vs Mentoring

Mentors should be the support system of their mentees.
Mentors must learn how to celebrate their mentees’ success, no matter how big or small.
Mentors should support their mentees when their mentees eventually face challenges and setbacks.
Mentor should not “sugar-coat” and guide them how to better avoid undesirable surprises and pitfalls.

How to identify the skills, knowledge, as well as their own goals.
Open-ended questions are great and must be followed by follow-up questions.
Proactive and regular communication. should take on the initiative to work with their mentor.
Trust the process.