In Greek mythology, Mentor was a trusted advisor and tutor to Odysseus who cared for and guided Odysseus' son Telemachus. The name Mentor has come to mean an experienced advisor or teacher. A mentor provides guidance and support to help someone develop their skills and advance their career or education. Selecting the right mentor who has qualities like approachability, trustworthiness, and motivation can help a mentee grow professionally through goal setting, feedback, and learning from their mentor's experiences and network. An effective mentoring relationship requires commitment from both parties as well as clear expectations and accountability.

1. Mentor: ‘Someone whose hindsight can become your foresight’

2. In Greek Mythology… ...‘Mentor’ is the name of the person to whom Odysseus entrusted the care of his son, Telemachus, when he set out on his famous wanderings…that which we now call an "odyssey" and which took him, among other places, to the Trojan Wars. Mentor was the wise and trusted counselor of Odysseus, as well as a tutor to Telemachus. Myth has it that the goddess Athena would assume Mentor's form for the purpose of giving counsel to Odysseus. Today… … Mentor's name -- with a lower-case "m" -- has passed into our language and the translation of "mentor" from classical Greek is closest in meaning to "advisor" in English. But the modern meaning of mentoring is more complex.

9. The Beneficiaries The profession Improved networks Managed career development Focused individuals Communicated standards Status The organisation Development of skills bank Focused employees Planned work programmes Increased efficiency Improved staff morale Low cost career development The mentor Personal development Job satisfaction Developed interpersonal skills Discovering talent Professional status The mentee Focussed career development Improved self-confidence Advice and guidance Access to networks and contacts Management development

10. The Mentoring Process Goal Setting Review Action planning Providing feedback Analysis Observation