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Seeking mentoring when none is offered within your organization.

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Steven Draheim Project Manager - Human Resources/Quality Assurance Manager| Rolls Royce North America Carmel, In, United States
One lesson learned early in my professional career is that you don't get unless you ask. A core issue that I have with my current organization is that there are zero professional growth or development programs offered. I'm a senior operations leader, that utilizes project management on many levels within my organization. Focused primarily on critical risk assessments, process mapping (cross departmental alignment), workflow identification and organizational change management strategies. However, despite the request of a more beveled education surrounding experience, my company turns a blind eye to development. I'm seeking a mentor that is willing to invest in my future as a leader and agent of change. Are there any resources or advice surrounding this ask?
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Drew Craig Sr. Agile & Product Coach| Vanguard Philadelphia, Pa, United States
Hi Steven,

There are a few members here that may be able to provide assistance for you. Also, have you reached out to your local Chapter?

Good Luck
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Mayte Mata Sivera PMO Leader | Speaker | Author Ut, United States
As Andrew C. said before, usually your local Chapter can help you.
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Lonnie Pacelli Author & President| ProjectManagementAdvisor.com Bellevue, Wa, United States
Steven if helpful reach out to me at pmchum.com. Not sure if I can help or not but might be worth a conversation.
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Jun 19, 2017 9:26 PM
Steven Draheim
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Lonnie, I would completely take you up on any advice or guidance you may have. Thank you
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Steven Draheim Project Manager - Human Resources/Quality Assurance Manager| Rolls Royce North America Carmel, In, United States
Jun 16, 2017 6:56 PM
Replying to Lonnie Pacelli
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Steven if helpful reach out to me at pmchum.com. Not sure if I can help or not but might be worth a conversation.
Lonnie, I would completely take you up on any advice or guidance you may have. Thank you
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Steven Draheim Project Manager - Human Resources/Quality Assurance Manager| Rolls Royce North America Carmel, In, United States
Thank you all for your comments. Truly appreciated.
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Judy Steinman Sr Project Manager, Transformation Office| University of Iowa Health Care Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
His Steven,

Your local chapter is a great source to reach out to, or to help you find a mentor. I would be willing to discuss and provide guidance on many topics if you are looking for an online mentor.
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Jing Wang Head of International Affairs / Projects| DMG MORI Spare Parts GmbH Munich, Germany
USA actually provides tons of helps from local chapters. ;--)

I think if we can maintain the contact we can exchang experiences and learn from each other.

I have asked local chapter in Germany and there is no such Service or channel at all. The only channel is to e.g. participate Events and Meetings otherwise you don't have this Chance. Maybe we should suggest PMI to Setup this globally according to industries and experiences then we will have 1 to n Mentor and mentees.
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Mike Dewing Senior Project Manager / Program Manager| MLD Holdings Ltd. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
I'm the director for the Mentorship Program in Vancouver BC (Canada). We have a wonderful and very successful mentorship program and offer intakes every three months. Would be more than happy to work with your local chapter to help get a program up and running if they don't have one already.
https://pmi.bc.ca/career-development/mentorship
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Tim Podesta Director of PM/PMO| Former BP- now Independent Penn, Bucks, United Kingdom
I am able to help mentor younger PM's through our local PMI Toastmasters club , supported by the PMI UK Chapter. Good luck.
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Giovanni Marco Visentin Program Manager| PVT South Africa
Please write to me. Happy to assist you. [email protected]
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