This activity helps mentors and mentees reflect on their progress, celebrate achievements, and transition out of the mentoring relationship in a meaningful way. By sharing reflections and setting future goals, mentees gain a sense of closure and direction for their next steps.
End of Mentoring Relationship
- Closure, Empowerment & Supporting Career Development, Leadership, Reflection
Introduction
Process
- Closing Ceremony (15 min)
Mentors and mentees write a short letter to each other, reflecting on:
Key takeaways from the mentoring relationship.
Progress made and skills developed.
Future goals and next steps.
Exchange letters to formally mark the transition. - Reflection Journal (10-15 min)
Mentees write their own reflections on their growth and what they will take forward.
Example:
“Over the last six months, I learned to take initiative and trust my decision making process. Going forward, I will apply these skills by taking more leadership roles.”
Mentors reflect on their own experience, noting what they learned and how they can improve future mentoring relationships.
Outcome
Reflective Closure Prompts
- Reflect on the biggest personal or professional change you’ve experienced during this mentoring relationship.
- What would you like to continue working on independently now that the formal mentoring relationship is ending?
Please Share:
