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G a m e : ‘ I s y o u r m e n t o r i n g w o r k i n g ? ’ C l i c k h e r e t o p l a y Collateral achievements or positive changes in the mentee's life: In programmes focused on education or employment, a key indicator is whether, thanks to the mentoring, the mentee gains access to new opportunities and remains motivated to achieve their goal. Other examples of collateral achievements include mentees who find employment or internships, expand their social network (new professional or community contacts facilitated by the mentor), or participate in development activities they had not previously considered. Each achievement of this type should be recorded as an impact indicator. Even changes in attitude (such as the mentee expressing greater interest in their future, more independence, or better conflict management) are relevant: many of these aspects can be assessed through open-ended questions or qualitative scales in follow-up interviews. 03 Successful mentoring is reflected in the strength of the relationship, the achievement of goals, the satisfaction of its participants, and observable improvements in the mentee's life. When evaluating our own role as mentors, we should look for these signs. If there is trust and good communication, if the goals set are being met (or constructively adjusted), if both parties are enjoying the process, and if the mentee is showing personal growth, we can affirm with data and qualitative evidence that the mentoring is having a positive impact. Note: It is important to defin e from the outset of the programme wh ich success indicators will be prioritised. Depending on the natur e of the project, some will carry m ore weight than others. For example, in business mentoring, professional g rowth or business indicators (retent ion in the company, promotion) may be measured; in social mentoring, educational, emotional or social inclusion indicators will be e mphasised more. Identifying the rele vant KPIs according to the strategic objectives allows for a focused evalua tion. There is no need to be overw helmed by dozens of metrics; it is bette r to choose the essential ones and mo nitor them consistently throughout the process. Self-assessment tools formentors A good mentor not only evaluates their mentee, but also evaluates themselves. Self- evaluation is a critical exercise for reflecting on our performance as mentors, identifying strengths, areas for improvement, and additional support or training needs. In this block, we will look at specific tools that mentors can use to reflect on their work and grow in the process. Why self-assess? Because being a mentor is an active role of continuous learning. As volunteers, we may not have prior training in mentoring, so we will learn by doing. Self-assessment helps us become aware of how we are supporting our mentee, how effective we are in key skills (listening, empathy, guidance, motivation) and what we could do differently to improve. Important: self- assessment is not an exam or a judgement, but a training tool for the mentor. Adopting this practice makes us reflective mentors, able to adjust our style according to what works best for the young person. Evaluación del impacto y sostenibi l idad de la mentoría