Swap the term mentor for adviser, then build a circle of people with varying specialties who can support you throughout your career. Mimi Aboubaker shares her personal adviser scorecard which covers four categories that capture the most essential attributes you should consider in an adviser:
- Operating style: support type, engagement method and communication style
- Expertise: industry, skills or knowledge possessed
- Depth: long-term potential and capacity for deeper conversations
- Extras: bonus categories based on your core values, interests or support needs
Source: Ascend, June 29, 2022. Link.
Building a group of advisers is worth doing early in your career, as influencing and stakeholder buy-in will become more integral to success as you advance. Scorecards are a good exercise to ensure you are bringing the right people close.”