In this episode of Adventures in Project Management, John reflects back to when he met his mentor and friend, Dan. He lays out the three attributes of a professional mentor that helps develop and direct you.
A Good Mentor does these three things...
1. Offers an Opportunity - It is true that hard work pays off. It is also true that the payoff comes most often in the form of an incredible opportunity presented by a professional mentor.
Good at what they do - They can talk the talk, but can they walk the walk. John's mentor Dan didn't just tell John what to do. He showed him (while holding a cigar in his mouth)
You should feel challenged and encouraged - The two are not mutually exclusive. A good mentor will know when to push the pedal and when to apply the brake.
John digs deeper in this episode to analyze what makes a good mentor and how you can seek one out.
Adventures in Project Management is here to keep it simple. The focus is to add value to you as a project manager using real case studies, interviews, and stories to highlight parts of the role that aren't often discussed. Join John Goad as he guides you on this adventure through the jungle with its plethora of programs, countless certifications and endless volumes of opinions.