Setting Expectations
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Introduction
Mentor Interviews
Introduction Video References
- Aligning Expectations Table from the Postdoc Academy.
- Masters KS, Kreeger PK (2017) Ten simple rules for developing a mentor–mentee expectations document. PLoS Comput Biol 13(9): e1005709.
Discussion Framework
- How do I define success in this postdoc position?
- What do I think are efficient ways to communicate expectations?
- For newcomers: on a scale of 1 to 10, how acclimatized am I to my new community of practice? What could my advisor do to ease this process?
- Feel free to use the questions listed in this Finding Alignment on Expectations checklist to initiate a conversation with your advisor on mutual expectations and what will make this postdoc a success for you and for them.
Additional Resources
Read
- Snapp, E., 9 Tips for a successful Postdoc experience, Addgene Blog, 2018.
- Bottomley, L., What can you expect from your mentoring relationship?, Michigan State University Extension, 2015.
- Landry, A., and Lewiss, R.E., What Efficient Mentorship Looks Like, Harvard Business Review, 2020.
- Wengert, E., Mentor as you’d want to be mentored, Science, 2021.
- Rock, D., SCARF: a brain-based model for collaborating with and influencing others, Neuroleadership Journal, 2008.
Watch
- Preparing for your first mentoring meeting, The Academy of Medical Sciences.
- Refresh your Mentoring Skills – Webinar, The Academy of Medical Sciences.
Listen
Act
- Setting Boundaries in Mentoring Relationships, NIH-HHS Mentoring Program.
- Worksheet to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals, Tracy Costello, Coach for postdocs.
- Conceptualizing and Writing a Statement of Mentoring Philosophy, The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Communications.
- Creating a Mentoring Philosophy Statement, How-To worksheet, OHSU Mentoring Academy.