Mentoring
The SPDM would like to offer a diverse group of mentors in a way that is as straightforward and effective as possible. Many people have a preconception that a mentor is someone with years of experience but this is not always the case. If you are willing to share skills, knowledge, take an interest in what motivates others and can give constructive feedback you could make a great mentor.
The SPDM is here to support the development of all mentees to help you as you grow, learn and thrive through effective mentoring partnerships. Remember, the successful relationship is developed as a result of participants spending quality and productive time together.
The SPDM facilitates the introduction of potential mentors with mentees and provides a framework and guidelines for successful mentor/mentee relationships.
What is mentoring?
Mentoring is about more than giving advice, it’s about motivating and empowering and helping the other person understand themselves and their aims – and how they can get there.
It's also about helping each other resolve issues, whether directly or more often through advice and sharing experiences.
Benefits for the Mentee
Guidance on professional development
Opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge
Get advice on overcoming weakness
See things from new perspective
Get an unbiased feedback
Expand professional network
Benefits for the Mentor
Recognition as a leader
Exposure to fresh perspective and new ideas
Development of personal leadership and coaching style
Opportunity to volunteer
Personal growth and sense of fulfilment
The SPDM Mentoring Committee connects the potential mentor and mentee based on interests mentioned by mentor and mentee in the application forms.
Please find and select the application forms via the links in our Members’ Area.
Please email mentoring@societypdm.org if you have any questions