ASPIRING TECH

PROJECT MANAGER
INITIATIVE
MENTOR
GUIDE
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WHAT
1. ATPM PROGRAM The Aspiring Tech Project Managers Initiative is an experiential learning
program designed to maximize internal project management expertise
2. THE PROCESS and foster development and training of employees pursuing tech project
management career paths. This happens through blended learning, with a
3. MENTORING combination of e-learning and mentoring, including job shadowing and
project assignment. The ATPM runs once a year for 4-6 months.
4. RESOURCES
WHY
Why should you become a mentor ? Mentoring is the unique opportunity
where you can share your knowledge and experience and expand your
leadership skill. This is an investment in your team’s future and will
support the development of talent within the Tech organization.

HOW
The program is structured in two parts. It starts with online learning to
build fundamental knowledge, then moves through the practical phase,
with the focus being on development through mentoring, including job
shadowing and a project assignment.
The success of this initiative depends on the mentors. After the kickoff,
mentors will set up regular meetings with their mentees, facilitate job
shadowing, and track the mentee’s progress in the program. Mentors will
help the mentee to get hand on experience by involving them in the
ongoing projects.
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1. ATPM PROGRAM The path that participants (mentees) follow in the program is outlined here:

2. THE PROCESS 4-6 MONTHS

1 CYCLE PER YEAR
3. MENTORING E-LEARNING + MENTORING
4. RESOURCES
ENROLL ON APPLICANTS MENTORING
LEARNING SELF-GUIDED 10-20% SHARE
NOTIFIED OF
CAMPUS E-LEARNING WORK TIME LEARNING
ACCEPTANCE

TECH PROJECT SHADOWING

MANAGEMENT
SKILLS
PROJECT
ASSIGNMENT

KICKOFF PROGRAM PROGRAM

MENTOR
CALL KICKOFF WITH WRAP-UP
PAIRINGS
MENTOR

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1. ATPM PROGRAM THE ROLE OF A MENTOR
2. THE PROCESS Mentoring can be defined as a developmental partnership between a
mentor, who offers experience and expertise, and a mentee, who seeks to
3. MENTORING learn and grow from the mentor’s experience.
In the Aspiring Tech Project Managers Initiative, the mentor acts as an
4. RESOURCES advisor and guide to the program participant. The mentor is responsible
for providing support and feedback to their mentee. The success of this
initiative is dependent on the commitment of our mentors!
*You must complete the online application form on MS Forms to become a
mentor in the ATPM. The link can be found on the ATPM SharePoint.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL…
As a mentor in the Aspiring Tech Project Managers Initiative, please take
these tips into consideration:
▪ Invest the necessary time
▪ Be willing to listen, ask questions, offer guidance, and give
suggestions
▪ Be open with your mentee and foster a trusting relationship
▪ Focus on achieving the learning objectives set by your mentee
▪ Prepare for self-reflection
▪ Review mentor resources on ATPM SharePoint before your first
meeting
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1. ATPM PROGRAM MENTORING IN ATPM
2. THE PROCESS The goal of the mentorship in the Aspiring Tech Project Manager Initiative
is to foster a meaningful relationship between the mentor and mentee
that promotes development and growth for both parties.
3. MENTORING (II)
A successful mentorship is built on trust. It is important that the mentor
4. RESOURCES and mentee both agree to respect the confidentiality of topics discussed
and openly communicate about challenges. This helps both parties grow.

PROGRAM PLAN
The participants are recommended to finish their e-learning early in the
program, and then will transition to more experiential learning through
mentoring. Mentors will guide participants throughout the mentorship as
they participate in job shadowing and a project assignment.
Each participant’s journey will be pesonalized, however these are some of
the key steps in the mentorship phase:
▪ First mentoring session – mentor should review and reflect on e-
learning that the participant completed
▪ Goal setting – mentor should define objectives and target engineering
capabilities with the participant so they can be practiced throughout
▪ Schedules – mentor should align with mentee in scheduling job
shadowing sessions and regular mentoring meetings
▪ Feedback – mentor should provide feedback and guidance for
participants, and support self-reflection throughout the program
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1. ATPM PROGRAM MATERIALS
2. THE PROCESS On the ATPM SharePoint, you will find all the materials and links to
materials needed to be a successful mentor in this program.
3. MENTORING Some of the resources include:
▪ Mentor guide
4. RESOURCES ▪ Mentoring keys to success
▪ Training and learning resources

SUPPORT
Everyone involved in the Aspiring Tech Project Managers Initiative is
committed to helping you succeed.
For all mentors there will be:
▪ A kickoff call
▪ A half-way check in
▪ An invite to a learning sharing and reflection with participants at the
end of the program

Connect with your peers, your line manager, or the Tech Academy team
for support throughout the program. If you have any questions, feel free to
contact us at techacademy@adidas.com.

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ENJOY THE JOURNEY