Education: Seek academic mentorship

Key Results

• Connect with at least 3 potential academic mentors
  Start value: 0, Target value: 3, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Schedule 10 mentorship meetings
  Start value: 0, Target value: 10, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Set and track progress on 5 mentorship goals
  Start value: 0, Target value: 5, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Receive at least 20 feedback points from mentors
  Start value: 0, Target value: 20, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Participate in 3 formal mentorship programs
  Start value: 0, Target value: 3, Notification frequency: Every 2 months
• Document key learnings from 10 mentorship interactions
  Start value: 0, Target value: 10, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Create a mentorship portfolio to track progress
  Start value: 0, Target value: 1, Notification frequency: Quarterly

Initiatives

• Find mentors using academic networks
  Use LinkedIn or university alumni networks to find and connect with potential academic mentors.
• Join professional academic networks
  Become a member of academic networks such as ResearchGate, Academia.edu, or professional societies to find mentors.
• Use dedicated mentorship platforms
  Leverage platforms like MentorNet, Ten Thousand Coffees, or Chronus to find and engage with academic mentors.
• Set clear mentorship goals
  Define specific goals for the mentorship relationship and track progress using tools like Asana or Trello.
• Prepare a mentorship meeting agenda
  Develop and share a structured agenda before each mentorship meeting to guide discussions.
• Use feedback tools for improvement
  Collect feedback from mentors using tools like Google Forms or SurveyMonkey to improve and adjust learning approaches.
• Find mentors through LinkedIn
  Use LinkedIn to search for and connect with potential academic mentors in your field of interest.
• Document mentorship interactions and learnings
  Maintain a record of mentorship interactions and key learnings using journaling apps like Day One or Diaro.