015-Meet your Mentor! with PMO Joe

In today's episode, Phoenix-based head of The PMO Squad, Joe Pusz (also known in the PM community as PMO Joe) will share his knowledge on Mentorship with us. In addition to his deep experience on the topic, his organization partners with Vets to PM, a mentorship program which pairs US Veterans with experienced PMs to help them enter the PM field. PMO Joe is a master of Mentorship, and helps us understand the benefits to both the Mentor and Mentee, and shares some valuable tips for getting engaged. Not only are there short-term benefits from mentorship, but you will be building long-term relationships. You may even start a podcast together one day :-)    ABOUT OUR GUEST, Joe Pusz (PMO Joe) As Founder & President of THE PMO SQUAD, Joe is the driving force and initial SQUAD member. THE PMO SQUAD focuses exclusively on Project Management Solutions covering client needs with Project Management Resources, Processes, and Technology.  Known as PMO JOE, he leverages his experience from leading corporate PMOs to provide services which satisfy real world Project Management needs. Joe has lead Project Management functions in several industries including Aerospace & Defense, Aviation, Finance, Healthcare, and Technology organizations with budgets up to $600MM+. Joe is also a strong supporter of Veterans services which lead to starting the Veterans Project Management Mentoring Program which pairs Veterans with PMP Mentors across the United States. Need PM? Or want to get engaged in Vets 2 PM? See below for Joe's contact information   Read about and follow Joe's organization, PMO Squad www.thepmosquad.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pmo-squad/ https://www.facebook.com/THEPMOSQUAD https://twitter.com/THEPMOSQUAD   To learn more about the Veterans to PM mentorship program: www.thepmosquad.com/veterans-project-management-mentoring    PMO Joe's Radio Show www.thepmosquad.com/project-management-office-hours  http://businessradiox.com/phoenix-business-radio/     MEMBERSHIP COMING SOON! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our new membership! Construction is still in progress, but you can sign up to be notified when it's live at https://pmhappyhour.com/membership   JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR! Come by and say "hey!" at our Facebook page https://facebook.com/pmhappyhour   STUMP THE PM'S! We love to hear about your tough PM issues, so please hit us up at [email protected] and we'll see if we can help you. If we use your question, we'll send you a PM Happy Hour coaster you can enjoy at your next happy hour.