Decide together what the relationship needs next

Revisit the original focus, name what has changed, and choose whether to continue, adjust, or close.

For a useful review, each person can name one thing they learned and one thing they would change about the conversations. Then decide on a next step together. A mentoring relationship can end when its purpose has been met; closing clearly is a valid outcome.

Choose a path that fits

Use the discussion to make one clear, shared decision.

Continue with a fresh focus

Keep meeting if both people want to, and agree the next goal or question.

Adjust the approach

Change the topic, meeting rhythm, or preparation if the current setup is not useful.

Close the relationship

Share appreciation, summarize useful learning, and confirm whether further meetings are planned.

Hold a clear closing or review conversation

  1. 1

    Reflect on progress

    Look back at the starting focus and name what each person learned or tried.

  2. 2

    Share useful feedback

    Say what helped and what could have made the conversations more useful.

  3. 3

    Agree the next action

    Choose whether to continue, adjust the approach, or close; name any action each person has agreed to take.

  4. 4

    End clearly

    If closing, thank each other and confirm that no further meetings are planned unless both choose otherwise.