Get Involved with Olsson’s Mentor Match Program

By John Salow, Training

Mentoring is a fantastic way to learn new skills, meet people in the firm, and achieve development goals. Here’s how to get involved.

(1) Discuss mentoring with your supervisor.

The first step is to talk with your supervisor about your development goals (ideally during a conversation about your Individual Development Plan) and how mentoring can play a role. Your supervisor can also provide feedback about what to focus on and perhaps suggest potential mentors/mentees.

Not sure if you should be a mentor or a mentee? Consider the idea of reverse mentoring, and get involved as a mentee. Reverse mentoring happens when an employee who has an advanced career is mentored by an employee who is still in the early stages of their career. You might be surprised by what you can gain both personally and professionally from the experience!

It is important to discuss the time commitment related to mentoring. There are no specific time requirements dictated by our mentoring program, but it’s recommended that you meet with your mentor/mentee at least monthly.

(2) Review Olsson’s mentoring resources.

It’s a good idea to review the resources that are available prior to starting a mentoring relationship. Check out the following on Oasis, the Mentor Match site, and Compass:

Oasis: The Mentoring Resources page provides training on the Mentor Match program and mentoring guides and information about the project manager mentoring program.

Mentor Match site: Mentor Match to request a mentor

Compass: In March, we are featuring these four courses related to mentoring:

• “Mentoring: A Mutually Beneficial Partnership”

• “How to Be an Outstanding Mentee”

• “How Reverse Mentorship Can Help Create Better Leaders”

• “Achieve Mastery: Three Strategies for Deepening the Mentor Relationship”

(3) Sign up.

Interested in being a mentee? Access Mentor Match on Oasis or through the Mentor Match tile in Okta. If it’s your first time participating in Mentor Match, you’ll need to complete a mentee profile. Then, you can search through the list of available mentors to find one who fits your development needs.

Interested in being a mentor? Send an email to mentoring@olsson.com. Then, look for an automated email with instructions for setting up your mentor profile. Once your mentor profile is set up you’ll be available as a mentor in the system.

I hope 2023 proves to be a great year filled with personal and professional growth! Please send an email to mentoring@olsson.com if you have any questions.