What to do about broken mentoring systems

In this episode, we discuss the shift from traditional mentoring systems to a more personalized and self-directed approach in career development. The focus is on empowering individuals to create their success toolkit by engaging systems, building a supportive community, and developing mentoring networks.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Creating Systems: Embracing or engaging existing systems that support research development.
2. Building Community: Forming a community that includes mentors who have gone ahead, peers at a similar career stage, and those who are coming up behind.
3. Mentoring Networks: Developing specific mentoring networks for various needs, such as manuscript development, career advice, and grant writing.
4. Needs Assessment: Identifying and understanding personal needs through conversations with experienced individuals in the field.
5. Creating a Plan: Crafting a strategic plan for future career growth, focusing on both short-term and long-term goals.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Programs to Increase Research Among Faculty from Diverse Backgrounds (PRIDE)
• National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN)
• CLIMB Program at Northwestern

Call to Action:

Share this episode with colleagues, mentees, or anyone aspiring to lead research. Encourage them to embrace a new mentoring paradigm, letting go of the traditional one-size-fits-all approach, and building their unique success toolkit.

Sponsor/Advertising/Monetization Information:

This episode is sponsored by Coag Coach LLC, a leading provider of coaching resources for clinicians transitioning to become research leaders. Coag Coach LLC is committed to supporting clinicians in their scholarship.

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