Capri Mentorship Program: Mentor Toolkit
6DEFINE MENTOR & MENTEE
MENTOR DEFINED
A Mentor A Mentee
MENTEE DEFINED
A mentor is an individual with
expertise who can help develop
the career of a mentee. Mentors
provide guidance, advice, feedback,
and support to the mentee, serving as role
model, teacher, advisor,
advocate, and ally, depending on
the specific goals and objectives set
with the mentee.
• Focuses on transferring
knowledge and assisting
the mentee with
developing new skills
• Assists mentee with
professional growth and
development
• Assists mentee with
reflecting on past
successes and failures to
identify strengths and
leverage opportunities
• Takes the initiative in the
relationship but allows
the mentee to take
responsibility for their
growth, development and
career planning
• Develops a trusting and
confidential relationship
• Listens and provides
encouragement, feedback
and new insights
• Leverages the skills
knowledge and strengths
of more experienced
colleagues
• Clarifies performance
expectations and priorities
• Seeks on-going feedback
to improve personal
contributions
• Adjusts goals and priorities
due to dynamic business
environment
A mentee's role is to learn and
absorb as much information as they
can from the mentor. While the
role of the mentee is not as varied,
they still play an integral role in the
relationship.