Mentoring

[snakedoctor]

I just received a calendar invite for a “mentoring” meeting with my director’s director. He wasn’t cc’d, hasn’t mentioned anything about it so I’m assuming he’s out of the loop. I’m a manager of Radiology and my director has 0 knowledge of Radiology. My question is do they think that I don’t know what I’m doing and are wanting to provide guidance or do they have big plans for me? I’ve only been at this facility 6 months. I would assume that my director would be responsible for mentoring.

 

[2003RedfireVert]

Skip level mentoring is common. I’m in Corp America though so take that for what it’s worth.

 

[MG0h3]

Our program has mentors that are 4-5 ranks higher than the mentee.

Might clear it through your direct management to ensure nothing hinky is going on.



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[SecondhandSnake]

Oh shit are you going to get to meet Snover?


But in reality as mentioned above skip level stuff is normal, and is often more for them to get visibility to your work than anything else.

Also depending on your place, some like to put people in the "management" track quickly.

 

[SolarYellow]

If it is a meeting over breakfast, I might be concerned.

 

[93Cobra#2771]

Sounds like big plans in store to me...

 

[_Snake_]

Nothing to worry about. As mentioned, skip level mentoring is very common. Most likely they want to hear about how things are going, what you like and don't like about your role, what obstacles you need to have removed to be more effective, etc

At six months you're typically just getting settled into a new job and I wouldn't expect too much out of the meeting.

 

[IA Shelby]

I have been an executive for the last 18 years for two large companies.

I suspect they have you in the upper right hand corner of the 9 box. Currently exceeding expectations with the potential for significant growth in responsibility.

You should welcome this opportunity.

 

[Klaus]

Seems like a good way to fire people. It is much easier to catch them with their guard down.

 

[CompOrange04GT]

Seems like a good way to fire people. It is much easier to catch them with their guard down.

Honestly this…

Usually a mentorship at my company means you’re about to be put into a “ performance program “ because you’re failing as a manager

 

[snakedoctor]

I just received my evaluation and got a perfect score so I don’t think they can say that I’m failing as a manager. Is there a reason why it would be scheduled a month out?

 

[mysticsvt]

That could be anything. Only you know how your performance has been. If there is room for advancement. How the communication has been to this point. Other people being mentored? Calendar invite leans towards a good thing.

 

[Fat Boss]

I agree with IA Shelby. They're not going to waste effort on someone they're going to can.

Now, if you're going on a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) you're a dead man walking. But, since you already got a good review that isn't the case.

 

[_Snake_]

I just received my evaluation and got a perfect score so I don’t think they can say that I’m failing as a manager. Is there a reason why it would be scheduled a month out?

The higher up the manager, the busier the schedule.

Edited to add that it also shows it's not a priority meeting (ie, position elimination or PIP).

Don't sweat it.

 

[bird_dog0347]

Skip levels are very common, if you got a perfect score on the latest eval I'd say you're good to go. Schedules are busy for upper management, I'd be surprised if it doesn't get rescheduled at least once between now and then.

 

[72MachOne99GT]

Panic as much as possible. Start looking for a new job. Share the stress and uncertainty with your family.

Let us know how it goes.

 

[gimmie11s]

Novel idea, ask the meeting scheduler.

 

[jessie_sanders]

Novel idea, ask the meeting scheduler.

Would make too much sense.

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[Black Gold 380R]

I just received my evaluation and got a perfect score so I don’t think they can say that I’m failing as a manager.

With that post.....

I have been an executive for the last 18 years for two large companies.

I suspect they have you in the upper right hand corner of the 9 box. Currently exceeding expectations with the potential for significant growth in responsibility.

You should welcome this opportunity.

I believe this is your answer.

 

[IA Shelby]

Seems like a good way to fire people. It is much easier to catch them with their guard down.

LOL

I don’t know any executive who would waste their time to try and trap an employee whose is multiple levels below them. If they wanted them fired or put on probation, they would rightfully delegate that to their direct leader.