TABLE 1

Types of Formal, Informal, and Peer-to-Peer Mentoring

TypeDescription
Situational mentoringShort-term situation with specific purpose
Supervisory mentoringExperienced leader who coaches and guides
Circular mentoringDifferent levels of leadership meeting at a common level
Flash mentoringSingle meeting to quickly attack specific issue
Mosaic mentoringInvolvement by underrepresented groups to improve perspective