This is a beta test and will be limited to 25 participants. Good communication is a key element of any relationship and a mentoring relationship is no exception. As mentors, it is not enough to say that we know good communication when we see it. Rather, it is critical that mentors reflect upon and identify characteristics of effective communication and take time to practice communication skills in the session and with their mentees. In this webinar, participants will: 1) provide constructive feedback; 2) communicate effectively across diverse dimensions including various backgrounds, disciplines, generations, ethnicities, and positions of power; 3) identify different communication styles; 4) engage in active listening; and 5) use multiple strategies for improving communication (in person, at a distance, across multiple mentors, and within proper personal boundaries).