Basic Mentor Type Quiz

[lasse-offerzen]

Aim: Help mentors identify which one of several mentor types to help them get more out of their mentoring experiences.

Need help with building out/integrating this quiz

Link to Types of Mentors page

Quiz Structure:

You are an advisor if you answer ‘yes’ to these questions:

• Do you feel that your experience entitles you to indicate how problems need to be solved?
• Do you believe that reasonable solutions can be difficult to find, so you insist mentees follow your advice?
• Do you define mentoring as offering solutions to problems?

You are a protector if you answer ‘yes’ to these questions:

• Do you feel that your mentee needs you to step in and problem solve for them because they are overwhelmed?
• Do you offer solutions for your mentee's problems because you feel they lack an understanding of the big picture?
• Do you feel obligated to provide a safe space for your mentee to take risks?

You are a coach if you answer ‘yes’ to these questions:

• Do you like to let your mentee do most of the talking while you pinpoint ways to solve their problems?
• Do you find yourself pointing out weak and strong traits in your mentee?
• Are you aiming to help your mentee solve their problems?

You are a connector if you answer ‘yes’ to these questions:

• If you recognize a shortcoming in your mentee, do you try and connect them with experts in that area?
• Do you look for learning opportunities that will benefit your mentee?
• Do you have an extensive network that you can call on to help your mentee develop?

You are a challenger if you answer ‘yes’ to these questions:

• Do you enjoy playing the devil’s advocate to challenge your mentee?
• Do you encourage your mentee to aim high?
• Do you like to push your mentee further to help them develop independence?

You are a clarifier if you answer ‘yes’ to these questions:

• Do you help your mentee learn organizational values and politics?
• Do you allow your mentee to solve their problems?
• Are you slow to offer your opinion on how a mentee should handle a challenge?

You are a sponsor if you answer ‘yes’ to these questions:

• Do you find yourself recommending your mentee for promotion?
• Do you use your network connections to help your mentee get ahead?
• Do you suggest possible career opportunities to your mentee?

You are an affirmer if you answer ‘yes’ to these questions:

• If you see your mentee is worried about something, you spend a lot of time talking about it.
• Do you find yourself having a deep understanding and empathy for your mentee’s situation?
• Are you ready to offer support and a listening ear whenever your mentee stops by?

[JasonTame]

@lasse-offerzen Interesting idea! Do you think something similar to this developer type quiz could work?

[lasse-offerzen]

Hey @JasonTame ! Could do—is it possible to have the quiz work inside docusaurus? (and not have it redirect somewhere else?)

[JasonTame]

@lasse-offerzen Yup sure, it can be a custom component within docusaurus - the example quiz was just a layout example. It's highly likely that people will end up with multiple mentor types depending on how they answer the questions so I like the way it presents the results as multiple pie charts.

I'm happy to take this issue on if no one has put their hand up for it already

[lasse-offerzen]

@JasonTame Yes please! 🙏 🙏 🙏