ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book provides an indication of the main competences of mentor effectiveness. It examines functional competence and personal competence within Lanes research underpins the generic model. The book gives good communication skills within the doing type arena along with the mentor making use of their own knowledge. It brings an endorsement of the ethical argument around mentoring, with reference to gender issues, which fit with the being side of the generic model. Darwins study gives rise to the listing of a host of being type competences fitting with the generic model. Coaching psychology requires the key doing competences such as facilitating purposeful change and the being type competences such as psychological-mindedness, plus self-regulation and reflection. Virtual mentoring places the contextual awareness aspect of the generic model into greater focus.
