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Cause and Effect
Situation 1  

The relationship between the mentor and mentee becomes strained. It comes to light that the mentee had overheard the mentor discussing a private conversation they had had in a public place with a colleague not involved in the mentoring process.

What might have caused this?

 
Situation 2  

You complain to your line manager that virtually every meeting arranged with your mentor has been cancelled and re-arranged for some reason or another.

What might have caused this?
Situation 3  

At the end of the session with your mentor , the summary of it does not match what you thought had been discussed and agreed.

What might have caused this?
Situation 4  

Your mentee continues not to achieve action plans that had been mutually agreed. His line manager has provided him with good support and guidance to complete these.

What might have caused this?
Situation 5  

It has come to your attention that a member of your staff has not built up a good rapport with her mentor and that the atmosphere between them seems slightly tense and hostile.

What might have caused this?
Situation 6  

During the meetings your mentor keeps going out to gather information and documents in order to provide you with feedback on your progress.

What might have caused this?