The PMI Mentoring and Development Programme is a 12-month opportunity designed to support both mentors and mentees in a way that works for you, at your own pace, in a format that fits your schedule. It’s structured yet flexible, giving you the tools to build a meaningful mentoring relationship.
- Duration: 12 months.
- One-to-one sessions with mentor: Minimum of six throughout the year.
- Meeting frequency: At least one meeting every two months, with additional sessions scheduled at the pair’s discretion (format and timing flexible).
Matching
- Each mentor is paired with one mentee for the full year, with pairings based on application responses, to ensure a good match.
- The first introductory call includes the mentee’s manager to align expectations and goals.
Development and Learning
- Mentee requirement: All mentees must complete the IoL ‘My Leadership Programme’, covering at least 10 components, including self-awareness.
- Mentor opportunity: Mentors can opt in to complete the‘My Leadership Programme’ as well (approximately 15–20 hours for 10 modules, though time may vary based on prior knowledge and learning styles).
- Resources: Participants receive free access to The Institute of Leadership’s (IoL) library of videos, articles, webinars and other learning materials.
- Programme guide: Participants are given a PMI workbook outlining key dates and guidance for the 2026/27 programme.
- Virtual touchpoints: PMI will organise six virtual calls throughout the year featuring external guest speakers covering mentoring best practices and key topics in the pensions sector, relevant for both mentors and mentees.
- Ongoing monitoring: PMI will track progress throughout the programme and receive monthly engagement reports from IoL on mentee participation in ‘My Leadership Programme’.
All participants are expected to:
- Maintain an active PMI membership for the duration of the programme.
- Join at least three of the six virtual calls with external guest speakers.
