Tips for Completing the Principles of Quality Mentoring Self-Assessment
- Be as Honest and Forthcoming as Possible
- Complete the Self-Assessment as a Team or Organization
- Set Aside Sufficient Time and Limit Distractions
- Complete Each Principle in the Order that Works Best for You
- Use the Self-Assessment to Track Progress
Be as Honest and Forthcoming as Possible
The goal of the self-assessment is to help programs identify areas of strength and areas for innovation. Balanced and accurate answers are necessary to identify and prioritize areas for enhancement and innovation opportunities.
Complete the Self-Assessment as a Team or Organization
Completing the self-assessment collectively will ensure that the responses are accurate and balanced and It will generate team discussions. If the program has a large team, it is recommended that both front-line and managerial staff members participate since the self-assessment asks questions related to program operations, as well as program design and management.
Set Aside Sufficient Time and Limit Distractions
Set aside about 2 hours if you are completing the self-assessment on your own or 3-4 hours if you are completing it as a team.
Complete Each Principle in the Order that Works Best for You
The self-assessment is not linear, programs can start with the principle they prefer. Use the overview page or the top menu to navigate between principles.
Use the Self-Assessment to Track Progress
Use a cyclical approach and revisit the self-assessment periodically to track progress and improvement.