Programme

IT Executive & Management Mentoring

As technology continues to grow in importance, building the capability and competency of your IT, GIS and digital leaders is vital to your success.

A one-to-one mentoring programme over six months or more may help you, your IT leader, or your IT management team benefit from our experience, our knowledge of other municipalities, and our connections with IT executives and managers who face similar challenges.

The programme focuses on developing the mentee's approach to technology, people, relationship and process management. We match mentors with mentees based on personality, skills and areas of targeted potential growth.

Who it's for

Municipal IT, GIS and digital leaders — and their management teams. Whether you are newly in the seat or years into it.

The format

One-to-one mentoring over six months or more. We match you with a mentor from Perry Group with extensive experience of technology management in a municipal environment.

How it starts

We spend time learning about you, your background, your role and your organization. We discuss your strengths and the challenges you face, and together identify the areas to target for personal and professional development.

What you get

Our experience, help with the challenges in front of you, fresh perspectives, and a sounding board that helps you think critically about how to grow and develop professionally.

Confidentiality

Discussions are kept confidential and sit outside your organization's usual line management and performance management processes.

Progress

We track progress against actions agreed between mentor and mentee, and we build the programme around your needs — you lead it.

The mentor's role

Develop a trusting, confidential and mutually beneficial relationship
Listen, and provide encouragement, feedback and new insights
Serve as a sounding board, challenging mentees with different perspectives, ideas and alternative approaches
Assist the mentee with personal and professional growth, and improving their contribution
Help the mentee develop in the areas they wish to focus on

The mentee's role

Develop a trusting, confidential and mutually beneficial relationship
Identify areas for personal improvement or development
Seek ongoing feedback to improve their individual contribution
Incorporate input and insights into day-to-day work
Adjust goals and priorities where necessary

I have found the Perry Group's mentoring program immensely helpful. Especially as a new leader, it has been very rewarding to have regular conversations with someone who brings a wealth of relevant experience when discussing many of the situations that I am now navigating. I find value in every conversation.

Manager of Business Solutions

An hour with a mentor is worth ages, learning it the hard way. A mentor is someone who has done it before you and is willing to share the pitfalls of his journey. The mentor has often pointed me in the right direction. I would strongly recommend Perry Group mentoring to anyone who wants to move ahead in their career.

Manager of Digital, Data and Delivery

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