Are you speaking the same language?
The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship has put together a short guide to help mentors "get off to a good start and setting a tone of clear and open communication" which will in turn make "the Apprenticeship relationship rewarding for you both". Making sure you and your team use all the tools at your disposal including non verbal communication and active listening can make a huge difference.
Download the "Communicating with Your Apprentice" short guide