Mentoring Program

Applications are being accepted

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 in past seasons:

• “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 PM 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.”
• “I really appreciate the advice and feedback from my mentor. It gave me significant confidence as I moved my planned implementation forward. His advice was useful, practical and based on lots of personal experience - just what I needed for this project and my own development and learning.”

Mentoring—Take part in 2011/12

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 to be made in November 2011, with the mentoring starting by January 2012. The program runs into May 2012. 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

Mentee requirements:

• Identify personal goals and submit a bio to assist in the pairing process
• $25 application fee, payable by check made out to PMI Portland Chapter

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)

Mentor required skills:

• Background and experience in various levels of management
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Project Manager
• PMP certification is current

Program participants’ responsibilities:

• Commit to meet on a regular basis
• Attend mid-cycle meetings as warranted
• Participate in the mentoring program surveys

Contact mentoring@pmi-portland.org.

Download the applications here ( Mentor / Mentee) for more information.