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Within mentoring, questioning is the process of seeking further information through clarifying, expanding and confirming details. By asking the right questions at the right time the mentor can enhance the whole mentoring process. Valuable information from the mentee can be obtained, which he/she may not have thought of as being important.

WHY IS QUESTIONING IMPORTANT WITHIN THE MENTORING PROCESS? Click each bullet in turn to reveal the answers
	Helps gather information
	Assists in clarifying issues
	Checks both mentor's and mentee's understanding of points discussed/raised
	Helps identify areas for improvement
	Allows opportunity to put forward own ideas
	Builds rapport and working relationships