Manitoba Civil Service Commission

Mentoring Q & A

Q:  What are the characteristics of a good mentoring relationship?

A:  Trust, respect and mutual benefit, reciprocal responsibilities.

Q:  What are the benefits of Mentoring?

A:  For the organization:

• effective method of shortening the learning curve
• more knowledgeable employees with broader perspectives
• a visible commitment to developing and retaining leaders
• improved communications and a stronger organization through the transfer of its vision, goals and values to the next generation of potential leaders / professionals in the workplace.

For the Mentor:

• personal satisfaction in helping an aspiring intern
• opportunity to gain a different perspective on work related areas
• expansion of contacts within the organization
• opportunity to give something back to the organization

For the Intern

• assistance with personal skill development and career planning
• understanding organizational values and systems
• opportunity to develop a networking system
• exposure to decision-making and leadership style of more senior managers
• access to organizational knowledge