PMI Mentoring Program
The PMI Mentoring Program 2024 starts on January 11, 2024 with an online info event. The invitation was sent by e-mail to all PMI Young Scientists.
The registration form for the mentoring program is available here:application from PMI Mentoring (pdf)
Timeline
Time | Event | Description | Format / duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2024 Thursday, 11 am – 12 noon | Information event (prior to application phase): Content: Pre-event counselling and support in concept development, at event-introduction to the main processes in mentoring, support for coordinator | This event introduces interested applicants to the mentoring service and specific details about the participation in the program in 2024. The goal of this event is to address as many potential applicants as possible and help them navigate through the application phase. | Online / 1 h |
| February 19, 2024 Monday 9 am – 2 pm | Kick-off-workshop: Concept development, facilitation of the workshop, documentation | This workshop introduces participants to the content and processes of the mentoring program, and walks them through the main steps during the mentoring year. Possible topics include (1) getting to know each other, (2) program contents, (3) determining the current situation, (4) defining goals, (5) matching, communication in mentoring tandems and (6) peer groups. Specific details will be chosen upon agreement with the coordinator. | 5 hours / in person |
| March 25, 2024 Monday, 5 pm – 7 pm | Mentor workshop: Concept development and facilitation, documentation | This workshop for mentors introduces the concept of mentoring in academia, and supports the target group in further developing as well as deepening their (mindful) mentoring skills. Depending on the needs of mentors, peer counseling can be part of this workshop. | Online / 2 h |
| May 27, 2024 Monday, 2 pm – 4 pm | Peer counseling: Concept development and facilitation, documentation | Unlike one-to-one tandems, the exchange among peers activates and expands not only the social, but also the professional/individual resources of the mentees. These resources play an important role in their career planning and personal development. In this workshop, which will be offered twice during the mentoring year, the concept of 'peer counseling' will be introduced, methods are presented and counseling cases are practiced in groups based on individual questions and concerns of the mentees. | Online / 2 h |
| July 11, 2024 Thursday, 2 pm – 4 pm | Mid-term exchange: Concept development and facilitation, documentation | The aim is to initiate an exchange with and among the mentees in order to elicit their (verbal and/or written) feedback as well as their suggestions. The review of the first part and the look ahead to the second part of the program reinforce both the mentees and the program coordinator in their own positioning of what has been successful and which areas need further development or improvement. | 2h / in person or online |
| October 17, 2024 Thursday, 2 pm – 4 pm | Peer counseling: Concept development and facilitation, documentation | Online / 2 h | |
| December 12, 2024 2 pm-4 pm | Closing Event | The closing event provides space for reflection and feedback (possibly also from mentors) on the entire program. Goals before/at the beginning of the program, goals achieved, wishes and recommendations are possible topics that can be covered at this meeting. It is possible to elicit written evaluation from mentees for the quality management of the coordinator. | Online / 2 h |
