List the five stages of relationship development
Match times in the ChalleNGe cycle when stages will most likely occur
Review various examples of mentor and cadet relationship challenges
Key Points
Mentoring is difficult without strong connections. Strong connections are dependent on trust. Understanding the stages of a mentoring relationship can help you to have more realistic expectations about your relationship. It is especially helpful to understand the normal issues in any relationship and know that many problems can be resolved. The five stages in developing and establishing any relationship are:
The stages listed are not necessarily sequential. Sometimes an earlier stage that has been completed may be repeated. For example, after the Performing Stage, the Storming Stage might occur again or for the first time. This might mean emphasis needs to be placed on the Norming Stage or the Forming Stage.
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