Mentor Me: Instigate to develop creativity and innovation (diagram)

Instigate to develop creativity & drive innovationMentee comes to mentor seeking guidance

“Here’s a thought.

What if…?”

I like that, but did you also think about…?

“Yes.”“No, not exactly.”

And what

about…?

“Well, not exactly.”

“My mentor running me through the gamut of questions. He’s constantly pushes me to think through all options.”

Suggestions & Advice

Suggestions & advice.

Words of encouragement and candid feedback increase a protégé’s self-determination. “I can succeed.”

That’s great, go for it!

“Yes, I thought about that as

well…”

Do you have any

concerns?

“Yes, canwe discuss?

“No, I’m feeling pretty good about it. Thanks for thinking it through

with me.”

The overall process of instigatingwhile:

• Providing encouragement• Encouraging mentees to voice

their opinions and concerns• Delivering positive &

information feedback through suggestions and advice

• Facilitating skill development

Leads to a mentee increasing their self-determination, which results in an increase in creativity and innovation

The success they will achieve in their profession is supported by their mentorship.

Encouragement

Encouragement