The Power of Mentoring – Uncovering power dynamics in mentoring dyads KU Leuven
The expectations for mentoring in research and practice are high. The close, dyadic relationship between the mentor and the mentee in the workplace setting is assumed to benefit students, mentors, and the organisations involved. Reality, however, proves more daunting. Mentoring dyads show subtle – and sometimes extreme - power dynamics that potentially result in less than positive experiences or outcomes for all involved. This dissertation ...