PMI Switzerland Mentoring Program
At some point in all of our lives, we cross paths with a mentor, or wish we had, for they hold the power to transform our journey and guide us toward the future we never imagined.
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"I think the most important thing is to have someone who can teach you, guide you, and give you confidence, and I think that’s what a mentor does.”
Serena Williams
How it works
The PMI Switzerland Mentoring Program is part of PMI’s mission to deliver personal and professional growth to our members. Our goal is to connect experienced project managers with those eager to learn and grow in the field.
- The program pairs mentees with experienced mentors from diverse backgrounds, creating an opportunity to learn from each other’s expertise.
- Mentorship typically lasts 6-12 months, with 2 hours one-to-one per month.
Empowering Experience
The mentorship program is a great learning opportunity for both mentors and mentees.
- Mentees can gain from their seasoned partners skillful management and artful leadership.
- Mentors can challenge themselves to new trends, cultures, and personalities, driving their performance higher and earning PDUs.
Who qualifies to be a mentor?
- Mentors must be PMI Switzerland members.
- A PMI certification is highly desirable, but not required.
- Proven and extensive experience in managing projects, teams, PMOs, and companies, with a strong aptitude for working with people.
- Availability to commit to the required time and attend regular meetings.
Who qualifies to be a mentee?
- Mentees must be PMI Switzerland members.
- A PMI certification is NOT required
- Eager to learn and/or develop skills in project management and grow into management roles.
- Mentees must be able to commit the required time and attend regular meetings within the mentoring journey.
- Mentees should live or work, or be actively engaged in activities in Switzerland
How to join
To join the program, please apply through the recruitment platform offers for mentor and mentee at any time in the year.
How it works
- Candidates apply through the platform by filling out either a mentor or mentee application form (click on "Become a Mentor" or "Become a Mentee" below).
- The mentoring team will review and select the applications and, if necessary, arrange interviews with the applicants to better understand their mentorship interests and goals.
- Based on this information, the mentoring team will match the candidates.
- The mentorship begins once both parties agree on the match and sign a mentoring agreement.
- Mentorship typically lasts 6-12 months, with approximately 2 hours one-to-one per month. Once they are paired with each other, mentees and mentor can tailor the program to best suit their collective needs.
- Upon completion, both mentors and mentees will provide feedback on the program.
Help and Inquiries
For any further requests or inquiries, please reach out to us HERE. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
FAQ
- Certification Learning: The mentor oversees the mentee's learning efforts, provides guidance on effective learning strategies, and occasionally helps them find useful answers.
- Job Search Coach: The mentor supervises the mentee's job search efforts, offering guidance on how to search, apply, and network for management roles. The mentors are not expected to share their network or provide the mentee with employment.
- Job/Career Coach: The mentor and mentee engage in discussions about work-related tasks, behaviors, and methods to improve performance, or the mentor helps the mentee grow in their current and future roles.
- Shadowing: Where the mentor shadows the mentee in specific tasks to guide them towards improved performance.
- Life Coach: The focus of the exchange is on leadership, personal growth, and life experiences.