As we bring this season to a close we ask, “Can you outgrow a mentoring relationship?” and “How do you make a clean break?”. This can be tricky. When are you supposed to initiate the conversation about the end? What effect will a hard stop have on your reputation? In other words, What does a hard break say about you? How do mentors feel about moving on? As always our panel of seasoned mentors and experienced mentees offer an array of perspectives and considerations.
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Speakers
- Silumesii Maboshe (mentor)
- Ananth Raja Ram (mentor)
- Bhavna Saraf (mentor)
- Ozaal Zesha (mentee) Chief Executive Officer of ClassNotes
- Sethebe Manake (mentee) Founder of Vantage Properties
Questions
- Can you share insights on how to define your goals?
- Once you have defined your goals, what’s next?
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