Why Being Told To “Get A Mentor” Is Such Bad Advice For Inclusion

One of the most persistent, most misleading pieces of career advice that you will ever hear is “get a mentor.” 

Find out why, in the 21^st Century, what we need to think about are developmental networks

Here are some key messages from this episode

• Why being told to “get a mentor” can be ineffective
• The reason you urgently need to understand Developmental networks
• The opportunity you have to manage your own career and much much more

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Here are some key takeaways from this episode:

The Reasons Why “Get a Mentor” Is Bad Advice For Most People

“Generic advice like turn up on time or dress appropriately are useful for pretty much everyone. “get a mentor” is not”

Developmental Networks: What They Are And Why You Should Care

“Your Developmental network is made up of the people who take an active interest in your career and take action in helping you. An active interest and action”

Developmental Networks are Flexible

“The best developmental network is the one that best suits your needs. There is no one size that fits all. This means that you can get different types of support from different people”

Here are some resources so you can go deeper

“Bicultural Experience in the Legal Profession: A Developmental Network” by Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey

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