Mentorship
Mentorship
Mentorship (/ˈmɛntɔːrʃɪp/) is a relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person. The mentor may be older or younger than the person being mentored, but they must have a certain area of expertise. It is a learning and development partnership between someone with vast experience and someone who wants to learn.
Etymology
The term mentorship is derived from Mentor, a character in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. Mentor was a trusted friend of Odysseus and was left in charge of his son, Telemachus, when Odysseus left for the Trojan War. Mentor became Telemachus' teacher, coach, counselor, and protector, creating a relationship based on trust and respect.
Related Terms
- Mentor: A person who provides guidance and shares knowledge with a less experienced colleague.
- Mentee: A person who is guided by a mentor.
- Coaching: A process that aims to improve performance and focuses on the 'here and now' rather than on the distant past or future.
- Counseling: A professional activity that involves developing relationships with clients in order to assist them in solving problems or issues.
- Teaching: The act of imparting knowledge or instructing someone to do something.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mentorship
- Wikipedia's article - Mentorship
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