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How many mentees should I mentor at any given time?
The ideal number of mentees that a mentor should have at any given time can vary depending on factors such as the mentor's availability, experience, and the complexity of the mentoring relationship. However, it is generally recommended that mentors limit the number of mentees they work with to ensure they can provide each mentee with adequate time, attention, and support.
At My Mentor Path, we recommend a maximum of 4 mentees at any given time. This allows the mentor to provide meaningful and personalised guidance and support to each mentee. It also allows the mentor to allocate sufficient time for each mentee, such as regular meetings and check-ins, and provide timely feedback.
Ultimately, it's important for mentors to be honest with themselves about their own availability and capacity, and to make sure they can provide meaningful and effective mentorship to their mentees. It's better to have a small number of mentees and be able to provide quality mentorship than to have too many mentees and not be able to give them the support they need.