Major General (Ret) Philip Volpe, DO- Keys to Successful Mentorship- Setting the Ground Rules and Starting a Mentorship Relationship

<p style="font-weight:400;">Dr. Volpe is currently the AMSUS-Society of Federal Health Professionals Board Chairman</p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">   On this episode of our Military Medical Mentorship Moments Series, Dr. Volpe focuses on how to set the conditions and ground rules for a successful mentorship relationship.  You will hear him provide insightful answers to the following questions:</p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <ol><li style="font-weight:400;">How do you define mentorship?</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What is the difference between Mentorship and Coaching?</li> </ol><ul style="font-weight:400;"><li>Coaches set the agenda; Mentees set the agenda.</li> <li>Coaching is performance-focused; Mentoring is development-focused.</li> <li>Coaches are specific; Mentors are holistic.</li> <li>Coaches are direct (active/ordering); Mentors are indirect (passive/advising).</li> <li>Coaches are in control; Mentees are in control.</li> <li>Coaching is uni-directional; Mentoring is bi-directional.</li> <li>Coaching is short term; Mentoring is long term.</li> </ul> <ul><li>Coaches are task oriented; Mentors are relationship oriented.</li> </ul> <ol><li style="font-weight:400;">How do you determine if mentorship or coaching is appropriate?</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How do you find a mentor and start a relationship?</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Is “chemistry” important?</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What are some important ground rules for the Mentorship relationship?</li> </ol><ul><li>Desired learning outcomes</li> <li>Criteria for measuring success</li> <li>Mutual responsibilities</li> <li>Accountability assurances</li> <li>Protocols for addressing problems</li> <li>Action plan for achieving learning goal</li> <li>Safeguard confidentiality</li> </ul> <ol><li style="font-weight:400;">Should a template be followed for a mentoring session (topical)?</li> </ol><p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">Personal Reflections on Mentorship</p>