Which list shows the four stages of mentoring in the correct order?

Which list shows the four stages of mentoring in the correct order?

• A. Prescriptive, Persuasive, Collaborative, Confirmative
• B. Prescriptive, Collaborative, Persuasive, Confirmative
• C. Persuasive, Prescriptive, Collaborative, Confirmative
• D. Collaborative, Prescriptive, Persuasive, Confirmative

Answer: (A)

Mentoring unfolds best when it follows a clear progression from direction to commitment, to action, and finally to validation. First, prescribing the path sets the road map: goals, standards, and milestones are defined so both mentor and mentee know what success looks like and what needs to be done. Next, persuasive dialogue helps secure the mentee’s buy-in, addressing concerns, linking the plan to the mentee’s motivations, and building motivation to pursue it. Once there is agreement, collaboration takes over: mentor and mentee work together to implement the plan, make joint decisions, and adjust as real development happens. Finally, a confirmative phase evaluates outcomes, provides feedback, and solidifies what’s learned so improvements endure. If you jumped straight into collaboration or persuasion without a defined plan, the efforts would lack clear direction and outcomes would be harder to measure.

Mentoring unfolds best when it follows a clear progression from direction to commitment, to action, and finally to validation. First, prescribing the path sets the road map: goals, standards, and milestones are defined so both mentor and mentee know what success looks like and what needs to be done. Next, persuasive dialogue helps secure the mentee’s buy-in, addressing concerns, linking the plan to the mentee’s motivations, and building motivation to pursue it. Once there is agreement, collaboration takes over: mentor and mentee work together to implement the plan, make joint decisions, and adjust as real development happens. Finally, a confirmative phase evaluates outcomes, provides feedback, and solidifies what’s learned so improvements endure. If you jumped straight into collaboration or persuasion without a defined plan, the efforts would lack clear direction and outcomes would be harder to measure.