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Think of mentorship as a project cycle: it starts with a clear foundation, moves through structured sessions, adapts through monitoring and feedback, and closes with reflection and next steps. Using this cycle ensures that the mentorship journey is focused, balanced, and impactful for both sides.

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Cycle Overview:

Intro Session → Kickoff → Regular Sessions → Closing
(with continuous Tracking & Adaptation in the background) Image1 Pn

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Intro Session (Pre-Cycle)

Purpose: This is before a mentee commits to a bundle/plan. It’s an exploratory conversation, not part of the formal mentoring cycle
  • Assess compatibility (style, availability, expectations).
  • Explore high-level goals (e.g., “career growth,” “interview prep”).
  • Discuss general methodology and how the program works.
  • Decide if both sides want to move forward.
Outcome: Either move to bundle booking → kick-off, or part ways respectfully.  👉 Template: Intro Compatibility Checklist (lightweight, high-level).

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Phase 1: Kickoff

Foundation-setting before starting structured sessions.
  1. Current State Assessment (background, skills, gaps).
  2. Expectations & Ground Rules (scheduling, communication, confidentiality, feedback).
  3. Goal-Setting (SMART goals + 2–3 outcome indicators).
 👉 Reference tool: Current State Assessment Form & Goal-Setting Worksheet.

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Phase 2: Regular Sessions

Ongoing, structured engagement tailored to the mentee. Session Flow
  • Check-in: How is the mentee doing since the last session?
  • Core discussion: Focus on the agreed topic (e.g., job search, technical skills, personal development).
  • Reflection & feedback: Encourage the mentee to summarize key takeaways and next steps.
 👉 Reference tool: Session Agenda. **Core parts of a productive session  **
  • Knowledge-sharing: insights, lessons learned.
  • Skills practice: interactive exercises.
  • Feedback & reflection: progress review and discussion.

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Continuous Layer: Tracking & Adaptation

Mentorship is most effective when progress is visible. Tracking allows both mentor and mentee to see how far they’ve come, identify gaps, and make adjustments along the way.
  • Revisit goals regularly (every 4–6 weeks, or as needed).
  • Measure outcomes against agreed indicators.
  • Build accountability: mentee shares updates or deliverables before each session.
    👉 Reference tool: Progress Tracker.

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Phase 3: Closing

Formal conclusion that recognizes progress and sets forward momentum.
  1. Review Progress against goals and outcomes.
  2. Celebrate Achievements (highlight specific wins).
  3. Plan Next Steps (action plan, future goals, networking).
  4. Formal Closure (feedback forms, respectful conclusion).
    👉 Reference tool: End-of-Cycle Review Form.