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The end of the mentoring relationship


The 4 fundamental steps of the mentoring relationship are trust, collaboration, action and evaluation.  After getting to know your mentor/mentee and building mutual trust, you enter the heart of the relationship. This relationship is made up of collaboration and action. In this guide, Elo explains in detail the elements that make up the heart of the mentoring relationship. 

The final stage of the mentoring relationship is characterized by greater autonomy and independence for the mentee. Thus, the mentoring relationship redefines itself:

  • The mentee works to redefine other professional development goals.
  • Time to manage issues related to this separation or redefinition
  • Establishing a mutual support system for the future, if desired and possible

This is the point in the relationship where the mentee’s goals have been met. It is time to end the mentoring relationship and assess the progress made. If you wish, you can use our Mentoring Relationship Assessment Tool. Here are the mentor and mentee versions.