A. B. Use your knowledge of management mentoring to fill in the labels on the following image. Less-Experienced Manager Admires the senior Stage Length of Time More-Experienced Manager Initiation manager's competence; 6-12 months recognizes him or her as a source of guidance Cultivation 2-5 years B Gains self-confidence, values, and operating style Experiences independence but at times has feelings of anxiety and loss Responds with gratitude for the early years; finds that the mentoring relationship becomes a friendship Separation 6-12 months Redefinition Ongoing Provides challenging work, coaching, visibility, protection, and sponsorship Continues to be a supporter; takes pride in the younger manager's accomplishments Knows when to begin to move away C. Realizes younger manager has potential and "is coachable" D