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Mentor-Need Matching

Use a matrix to match the right mentor with your real need before asking.

30 min Intermediate

Goal

End awkwardness of asking the wrong person.

Steps

  1. 1
    Pinpoint your need (technical? political? decisions?).
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Avoid asking wrong person.

Evidence base

School: Decision Science

Founders: Annie Duke (2020)

Duke — How to Decide: decision matrix.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Mentor-Need Matching" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Mentor-Need Matching"?
Avoid asking wrong person. In the short term: Get "yes" first or second try.
Is "Mentor-Need Matching" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Decision Science (Annie Duke (2020)). Duke — How to Decide: decision matrix.
Is "Mentor-Need Matching" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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