Mentor Mentee Strategy in Academic Success -A Review

Abstract

Mentor Mentee is a symbiotic relationship which is aimed at advancing academic excellence and career
satisfaction for both mentor mentee equally. Mentors play a vital role in providing emotional and career
support thereby prominently helpful in the decision making process. They are capable of making diverse
conditions for mentees which promotes the level of confidence and leadership equalities in them. Effective
mentorship is one of the determinants for academic success.The mentors must be able to create a network
of support for the mentees, and maintain balance to manage the stress through effective communication
which will help to facilitate desirable attributes and practices. Mentors must be able to plan, organize,
manage meetings and create a schedule for maximizing academic success . The significant mentor mentee
relationship is often challenged by increased academic work , managing stress and multiple work at a time.
The mentors act as a catalyst for advancing academic ranks, career selection, leadership roles, income and
overall job satisfaction. There must be a need to cultivate an efficient mentoring relationship , chosen from
the mentees perspective and propose a strategy of managing up to guide the mentees action. Positive mentor
mentee relationships are pivotal for advancing academic success and career satisfaction.