Let’s consider mentoring as being possible along a spectrum—from heavyweight to lightweight. Heavy is the one most of us are familiar with. Its coordination costs are high. The mentee must know the right person and be able to schedule the appropriate time and place where they can meet. The mentee often has to agree to the terms put forth by the supervising institution, whether it be a workplace, school, or some other organization. Commitment levels are high for both parties. Violations of agreements (formal and informal) can, and do, result in the relationship dissolving. This type of mentoring can be fragile, complex, and hard to come by.
Lightweight mentoring, on the other hand, uses today’s social media, avoiding many of the difficulties associated with traditional mentoring. While it’s not necessarily better than traditional mentoring, it provides opportunities that many people would otherwise not have. It allows you to connect with a variety of minds and is very dynamic, easily adapting to your changing needs. Let’s look at some possible ways to get involved in lightweight mentoring, both as a mentor and mentee....
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