Mentorship Program

PMI Lakeshore Ontario Chapter (PMILOC) has been successfully delivering the Mentorship Program to its membership since 2009. Since the launch, it has evolved and matured into a program that supports a target population of both PMP professionals and no PMP professionals.

The success of the program can be attributed to its open and flexible approach. As opposed to other mentorship programs where mentors and mentees are pre-paired in a strict one-to-one relationship, the PMILOC Mentorship Program allows people to work in a group setting or one-to-one, with a mentor/mentee of their choice. This is extremely beneficial as it avoids personality conflicts and allows like-minded people to work together in an open setting.

PMILOC Mentorship Program has intended to go beyond just answering the occasional questions. This program is devised to provide you with advice from the industry’s seasoned project managers and leaders to polish your existing talents and develop new skills to equip you for your career advancement. There are two intakes annually in the Fall and the Spring, spanning over a period of 4 to 5 months each. 

Benefits

There are numerous benefits for both mentors and mentees some of which include (not limited to):

Advantages for Mentees:

• Increased self-esteem, self-confidence, and affirmation of professional competence.
• Strengthen their project management skills.
• Enhance leadership skills in areas such as holding high-stakes conversation, developing influence skills, and establishing trust-based relationships.
• Get advice on Career Development strategies.
• Advice on how to balance work and other responsibilities and set priorities.
• Networking opportunities with peers.
  
  

Advantages for Mentors:

• Recognition for service to the community.
• Strengthen Leadership and Coaching Skills
• Satisfaction from helping others achieve their professional goals.
• An expanded network of professional colleagues.
  
  

Program Structure & Requirements

All participants must be active PMI Lakeshore Ontario Chapter members.

STRUCTURE

Each session comprises three mandatory group meetings:

1. Kickoff Meeting - program structure is shared and pairing takes place
2. Midterm - professional development is ensured and invited guest speaker(s) may present on a topic of interest, followed by Q & A.
3. Final Term - participants fill out surveys and challenges & success stories are shared by the participants and feedback on the program is collected.

Mentors & mentees are expected to meet one-on-one and/or in group sessions, outside the 3 mandatory meetings throughout the duration of the session.

Testimonials

I went into the mentoring program with an open mind and hoping to learn as much as I could from seasoned professionals. I got exactly that and much more. Workplace leadership and career advice, resume help, networking - you name it! I came out of the mentoring program feeling empowered, more knowledgeable and more focused on my personal goals. I would highly recommend to anyone - you'll find world-class help here, more than you can imagine!

-Tom Di Poce, Mentee (Spring 2024)

Participating as a mentee in the PMI mentoring group has been an invaluable experience for me. The insights and guidance from both mentors and fellow mentees have significantly enhanced my project management skills and confidence. A special thank you to Sherri for her exceptional facilitation and dedication to our growth. Thank you to everyone involved for making this journey so transformative!

- Daliah Solomon, Mentee (Spring 2024)

Cost and Location

Cost: CAD $50 - Open to PMILOC Members only.

PDUs: 10 Professional Development Units (PDUs) can be claimed for Project Managers training hours upon full completion of the program.

Location: Virtual/In Person based on the cohort.

Contact Us

If you have any program-related queries, please contact us at [email protected] or

Mentoring Program Manager, Magda Vogel 

Email :[email protected]

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