A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor who will support and encourage someone to manage their own learning and maximise their potential. A mentor acts as a sounding board and provides help with changes, learning opportunities, career advice and advice on attitudes and perceptions. A mentor is NOT a manager.

If you want to become a mentor, contact Sharon at mentoring@uxpa-uk.org. We’ll then send you some information to get you listed and started on your UXPA Mentor journey.

You should be a mentor if you want to:	You shouldn’t be a mentor if you want to:
Help develop confidence in others Share knowledge Gain insight Get personal satisfaction Lead by example Develop yourself	Exercise power Feel popular Get free work Socialise Sell

Traits of a good mentor
Knowledge	Ability to analyse and understand how to measure performance Ability to motivate Treat things confidentially
Skills	Ability to give feedback, listen, question and prioritise Ability to offer counsel, and be trustworthy
Attitudes	Desire to help and volunteer Be approachable, positive, flexible, open-minded, and self-critical

Next Steps

If you want to become a mentor, contact Sharon at mentoring@uxpa-uk.org for more information.

All mentoring relationships will adhere to the UXPA code of professional conduct.

Mentoring Programme

You should be a mentor if you want to:

You shouldn’t be a mentor if you want to:

Traits of a good mentor

Knowledge

Skills

Attitudes

Next Steps