LS-35 Developing Airmen - Comprehend

Question 1

1. Explain the concept of Air Force Mentoring.

Answer 1

a. Mentoring is a relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally.

Question 2

2. Summarize the attributes of a mentor.

Answer 2

a. A Desire to Help
b. Have Positive Experiences
c. Time and Energy
d. Up-to-Date Knowledge
e. Learning Attitude

Question 3

3. Summarize the attributes of a protégé

Answer 3

a. Committed to expanding capabilities
b. Open & receptive to new ways of learning and trying new ideas
c. Focus on achieving desired goals
d. Able to accept feedback and act upon it
e. Able to communicate and work with others

Question 4

4. Explain the benefits of the mentoring process

Answer 4

a. Mentor
i. Challenge
ii. Positive influence on the next generation
iii. Opportunity for self-development
iv. Self-esteem
b. Protégé
i. Non-threatening learning opportunity
ii. Support and reassurance
iii. Develop knowledge
iv. Reaching full potential