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. 2020 Apr 23;30(2):321–330. doi: 10.18865/ed.30.2.321

Table 2. Post PMDP evaluation.

Competencies Total More than before participating in the PMDP The same as before participating in the PMDP Less than before participating in the PMDP
N N(%) N(%) N(%)
I. Mentoring styles and philosophy
1. How do you understand the role of a mentor? 15 11 (73.3%) 4 (26.7%) 0 (0%)
2. How well can you describe the function of good mentoring? 15 13 (86.7%) 2 (13.3%) 0 (0%)
3.How well can you articulate your own mentoring philosophy? 15 11 (73.3%) 4 (26.7%) 0 (0%)
4. How well do you understand how your own personality/preferences impact your mentoring success? 15 11 (73.3%) 4 (26.7%) 0 (0%)
5. How do you adjust mentoring strategies to the personality/preferences of your mentee? 14 10 (71.4%) 4 (28.6%) 0 (0%)
6. How do you use self-assessments to help your mentees understand their own personality/preferences? 15 11 (73.3%) 4 (26.7%) 0 (0%)
7. Do you remain aware of your own areas of strength as a mentor? 15 11 (73.3%) 4 (26.7%) 0 (0%)
8. Do you motivate mentees to enhance their own self-awareness? 15 10 (66.7%) 5 (33.3%) 0 (0%)
II. Communication
9. Do you set explicit expectations for mentees on first meeting? 15 12 (80.0%) 3 (20.0%) 0 (0%)
10.Do you hold your mentee accountable to your expectations? 15 11 (73.3%) 4 (26.7%) 0 (0%)
11. Are you comfortable in giving your mentee feedback when he/she is not meeting expectations? 15 11 (73.3%) 4 (26.7%) 0 (0%)
12. Do you give effective feedback to your mentee when he/she is not meeting expectations? 15 10 (66.7%) 5 (33.3%) 0 (0%)
13. Do you try to remain aware of your own “blind spots” as a mentor? 15 12 (80.0%) 3 (20.0%) 0 (0%)
14. Do you work on enhancing your self-awareness? 15 10 (66.7%) 5 (33.3%) 0 (0%)
15. Do you engage in deliberate active listening? 15 8 (50.0%) 6 (37.5%) 1 (6.7%)
16. Do you practice getting to the “heart of the matter” using 5 Whys? 15 8 (53.3%) 6 (40.0%) 1 (6.7%)
III. Mentoring aids and tools
15. Do you use formal learning contracts with mentees (eg written contracts)? 15 10 (66.7%) 5 (33.3%) 0 (0%)
16. Do you use informal learning contracts with mentees (eg verbal agreements)? 15 7 (46.7%) 8 (53.3%) 0 (0%)
IV. Personal learning and development
17.Do you keep your own personal learning contract? 15 4 (26.7%) 10 (66.7%)
18. Do you collect books related to mentoring and leadership? 15 7 (46.7%) 8 (53.3%) 0 (0%)
V. Organization and time management
19. Do you create a functional and sustainable system for organizing paper and electronic information? 15 4 (26.7%) 11 (73.3%) 0 (0%)
20. Do you maintain a functional and sustainable system for organizing paper and electronic information? 15 4 (26.7%) 11 (73.3%) 0 (0%)
21. Do you reduce multitasking and interruptions so as to increase the speed and quality of your work? 15 8 (53.3%) 7 (46.7%) 0 (0%)
22. Do you create a visual management system for ongoing tasks and commitments? 14 8 (57.1%) 6 (42.9%) 0 (0%)
23. Do you identify the repetitive, routine work that can be standardized for greater efficiency? 15 7 (46.7%) 8 (53.3%) 0 (0%)
VI. Academic writing
24. Do you coach your mentees to understand why writing is so important for academic success? 14 9 (64.3%) 5 (35.7%) 0 (0%)
25. Do you discuss the common challenges, blind spots and barriers to writing quality and productivity with mentees? 15 8 (53.3%) 7 (46.7%) 0 (0%)
26. Do you share tips and techniques to address common writing blocks? 15 8 (53.3%) 7 (46.7%) 0 (0%)
27. Do you engage in writing with a group? 15 8 (53.3%) 7 (46.7%) 0 (0%)
28. Do you edit mentee’s writing so they learn to write more clearly? 15 7 (46.7%) 8 (53.3%) 0 (0%)
29. Do you collect books or other resources about writing to share with mentees? 15 4 (26.7%) 11 (73.3%) 0 (0%)
VII. Leadership
32. Do you conduct a “history of the future” exercise? 14 7 (50.0%) 6 (42.9%) 1 (7.1%)
33. How often do you read about models of leadership? 15 7 (46.7%) 8 (53.3%) 0 (0%)
34. Do you consider working on your own leadership skills? 15 10 (66.7%) 5 (33.3%) 0 (0%)
35. Do you experience an appreciative and inclusive culture? 15 9 (60.0%) 6 (40.0%) 0 (0%)