Individual Mentoring
Employ individualized coaching to help product managers and new product management leaders navigate their careers and advance their craft
Investing in a mentor who possesses skills and experience relevant to the mentee's growth goals is a tremendous way to demonstrate commitment to the high performers in your organization.
Compared to peers not in a mentoring relationship, mentees:
A mentor from outside the company brings an "outsider's perspective" to issues, provides a safe space to discuss sensitive topics, and is able to stay focused on long-term goals (vs. the latest company “fire drill”).
It's no surprise then that a recent study found that "office-based mentoring… is often inconsistent, inefficient, and dependent on factors like proximity, office politics, and personal dynamics, which can limit its reach and impact."
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Individual mentoring relationships with experienced product leaders are tailored to the specific needs of each mentee, but common topics of focus include:
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Finding your mission at work
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Career planning
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Building an empowered team culture
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Navigating political situations
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Collaborative PM "sounding board"
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Planning difficult conversations
Chris sets the bar for senior product leadership. I've greatly appreciated his leadership and mentorship in the products I've worked on with him, and my own career.
Senior Product Manager
Interested in receiving mentoring from Chris?
One of my favorite parts about leading product management teams for 13+ years has always been building long-term mentoring relationships and helping team members grow in their careers.
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Session frequency and length of engagement is flexible to meet your specific needs. You may also be able to get your company to reimburse you for mentoring as part of a personal development benefit.
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Interested in learning more? Contact me for a free initial consultation to see if there's a good fit.