Before beginning the mentoring relationship, you may both benefit from a ‘coffee & chemistry’ get-together. This provides an opportunity to get to know the other person a little more & for the mentee to discuss their goals.

Suggestions for your first meeting:

• Find out a little bit more about each other
• Clarify expectations & goals
• How often you will meet approx. & where
• Boundaries – what is in & out
• Agree on confidentiality
• In between informal contact? yes/no/if necessary
• Set date for next meeting
• Outline draft agenda for next meeting