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Is “Speed mentoring” a real thing?

“Speed mentoring”, also referred to as “flash mentoring”, has been in vogue for a couple of years. Its roots in speed dating have made me uncomfortable from the moment it came on the scene, but now that the phenomenon seems to be enduring, I feel it’s time to seriously consider whether one can justifiably call it mentoring.

Where do we host speed mentoring sessions?

We host speed mentoring at our institution and at the national Translational Science conference. One hour with five separate conversations is a practical format. Here’s what we have learned about organizing a session so you have a recipe for holding your own speed mentoring.

How do I match my mentees with a mentor?

Matching can also be done by hand or using spreadsheets. Start with getting each mentee a very high quality match and then proceed to make the next rounds remembering not to use a mentor more than five times. Assign your participants to spots in the room.

What is mentoring and how does it work?

It is quite simply a social affair where younger, less experienced people are given an opportunity to gain guidance and input from a range of more experienced people. These events usually involve a lot of mingling up front, followed by the “speed mentoring” merry-go-round.

Why speed mentoring®?

But networking at events or trying to approach people you admire at work -- thats just awkward. The truth is, most industry leaders are happy to share what they know, but they just don’t have time to do so on a one-to-one basis. That’s why I created Speed Mentoring®. To help everyone connect in a meaningful, fun & fast-paced way.

What is Speed-mentoring?

Speed Mentoring: An Innovative Method to Meet the Needs of the Young Surgeon We demonstrated that a speed-mentoring event at a national surgical meeting offers an effective platform for mentoring and is mutually beneficial to both mentors and mentees.

Can you be a mentor without even knowing it?

And since mentoring can be as simple as providing or receiving emotional support in times of need, sometimes people can be mentors or mentees without even realizing it. Given the complex challenges encountered during graduate and post-doctoral training, finding quality mentors with expertise in the necessary areas can be challenging.

What is mentoring and how does it work?

It is quite simply a social affair where younger, less experienced people are given an opportunity to gain guidance and input from a range of more experienced people. These events usually involve a lot of mingling up front, followed by the “speed mentoring” merry-go-round.

What does a mentor do?

In 2004, David Clutterbuck, an academic who studied mentoring relationships, coined an acronym for what mentors do: At first, the mentor is likely to take responsibility for developing the relationship, building rapport, and ensuring that the climate of meetings is conducive to learning for the person being mentored (the mentee).

Do mentors and learners still work together?

The mentor and learner may decide to continue to work together, especially if the relationship has been productive and helpful to both. In 2004, David Clutterbuck, an academic who studied mentoring relationships, coined an acronym for what mentors do:

What is a long term mentoring relationship?

At one end of the spectrum are mentoring relationships that focus on the extensive experience of the mentor. The expectation is that the knowledge, power and influence of the mentor will assist the mentee in achieving their career objectives. These relationships are often long term and sometimes confused with line management roles.

What is the difference between a mentor and a coach?

Mentoring tends to focus on the future, and broader skills for personal or career development, whereas a coaching relationship tends to focus on here-and-now problems. The original ‘Mentor’ was appointed by Odysseus to act as tutor and guide to his son Telemachus while Odysseus was fighting in Troy.