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Applications being accepted NOW for September 2010
“What’s in it for you?” -- Set aside two hours a month next season to advance your personal development. Here’s what participants had to say:
- “My primary objective in participating in the PMI mentorship program is to gain project management knowledge, best practices, and practical insight from another experienced project manager who is "in the trenches" every day. The program has met that objective.
- “My mentor listens objectively and without judgment, but also gives me an honest opinion when I'm using an approach that he would not recommend. He proposes an alternative approach and describes the results he got from that approach so that I can make my own decision for my future projects. This approach works very well for me.”
- “I've received a lot of good advice and best practice suggestions from my mentor which I have applied in my work successfully. At the same time I've received a lot of confirmation from my mentor that I'm already using the right P.M. methodology or soft skill and I've found the validation very helpful.”
- “Have a person that I can ask questions or and gain insight from their experiences in the project management world.”
- “My mentor always listens to me and gives great recommendations and feedback. I have never felt like she had judged me or been anything but positive.”
- “Due to time constraints that both of us have, I think we are making the most of this program. It has been very helpful to me to have a resource that I know I can always contact for candid input.”
Mentee Survey
The online survey for mentees had 50% participation. Results follow:
Mentoring - What’s in it for You? Join In For 2010-11
To apply for the next session, fill out an application from the links below. Email any questions to mentoring@pmi-portland.org. Mentees will be asked to identify their personal goals and submit a bio to assist in the pairing process. All bios are kept confidential. Mentors may have backgrounds and experiences in various levels of management. Minimum of five years experience as a Project Manager, and PMP certification must be current. Introductions are expected be made in late August to start mentoring in September, and are intend to run into November. Thanks for your consideration in paying it forward!
Provide Mentees with an opportunity to:
- Learn from experienced Project Managers
- Reflect on effects of personal attributes and behaviors
- Define goals of growth and a path to achieve them
Mentees Requirements:
- Will be asked to identify their personal goals and submit a bio to assist in the pairing process
- There is a $25 application fee; payable by check made out to PMI Portland
- Provide Mentors with an opportunity to:
- Enhance leadership skills by sharing their knowledge and experiences with partners
- Assist with problem solving
- Act as an advisor
- Be a good listener (for both personal and work issues)!
Mentors Required Skills:
- Backgrounds and experiences in various levels of management
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Project Manager
- PMP certification is current
Program participants’ responsibilities are to:
- Commit to meet on a regular basis partnership
- Attend mid-cycle meetings as warranted
- Participate in the Mentoring program surveys
Kay Pexa and Pam Banning, co-Directors of Mentoring, are organizing two sessions, running September through December 2010, and February through May 2011.
Download the applications here (Mentor / Mentee) for more information.
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