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In the organizational setting, mentoring usually " requires unequal knowledge ", but the process of mentorship can differ.

Bullis describes the mentoring process in the forms of phase models.

Initially, the " mentee proves himself or herself worthy of the mentor's time and energy ".

Then cultivation occurs which includes the actual " coaching ... a strong interpersonal bond between mentor and mentee develops ".

Next, under the phase of separation " the mentee experiences more autonomy ".

Ultimately, there is more of equality in the relationship, termed by Bullis as Redefinition.