(2) Holistic Experience—From the mentee’s point of view, mentoring can be properly understood as a holistic experience which results from the interaction between the mentor and mentee over an extended timeframe. The primary influence the mentor exerts on the mentee is that of advocate for constructive change and positive growth.

In this critical role, the mentor assumes responsibility that is similar to the traditional profile of the fully engaged adult educator. Successful mentors attempt to utilize all six mentoring dimensions competently during their relationships with mentees.