Becoming a mentee is one of the most powerful ways to shape your professional growth in architecture. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to engage effectively and confidently in mentorship programs.
Drawing on the AIA Guides for Equitable Practice, proven research, and national models, you’ll explore the purpose and benefits of mentorship, distinguish mentoring from coaching and sponsorship, and learn how to set clear goals, communicate effectively, and build a professional network. Emphasizing inclusive practices, this course helps mentees recognize bias, build trust across differences, and take ownership of their professional development.
Through real-world scenarios and guided reflection, you’ll develop strategies for active engagement, self-assessment, and problem-solving strategies—ensuring your readiness to maximize the value of mentorship relationships.
Explain the purpose and impact of mentorship and its distinctions from coaching and sponsorship.
Plan clear goals, boundaries, and expectations to create effective and equitable mentoring relationships.
Describe strategies for taking an active role in pursuing and fostering mentoring relationships.
Describe inclusive mentoring strategies that mitigate bias, foster trust across differences, and promote active listening, feedback, and communication.