STORIES OF ASIA — MENTORING WORKING AGREEMENT

A conversation aid, not a contract or promise of career outcomes.

A simple first-meeting structure
Conversation | Questions to ask | What to leave with
Context | What are you working towards? What matters now? | One shared understanding of the goal
Support | Would questions, feedback or examples help most? | A realistic role for the mentor
Boundaries | What stays private? What is outside our remit? | Explicit limits and contact preferences
Action | What will you try before we meet again? | One action and a review date

YOUR WORKING NOTES

Mentee goal:



What support would help:



Mentor availability and boundaries:



Meeting rhythm and preparation:



Confidentiality and sharing agreement:



Permission for introductions:



One action before next meeting:



Review date:



How either person can pause or raise a concern:



Source: https://storiesofasia.co/resources/first-mentoring-conversation

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