What is AIM Orientation about? What can I expect from it?

The AIM Orientation includes bringing onboard members to the AIM approach in mentoring, our mission, purpose and values, and foundational skillsets to get started on the journey, with 30 min allocated for networking. 

How often do you organise events and workshops? Is there a schedule?

We organize events and workshops on average once a week. The schedule for Q12021 will be confirmed soon.

Why should I join Learning Circles?

Learning Circles are peer-learning sessions on specific trending topics and are facilitated by the Asia Institute of Mentoring. They are small group facilitated sessions where we encourage sharing and draw upon the wisdom of our mentoring community. Attendance is limited to foster productive discussions at the table. 

How often do you organise Mentor Circles?

Mentor Circles are formed by members themselves - to help each other advance their mentoring journey.

Why should I join Mentor Circle?

Mentor Circles are a network of small peer-mentor groups (5-6 people), coming together in a safe environment to support each other and facilitate self-directed learning. Through the AIM network of mentors and matching process, mentors who are members have the opportunity to learn and grow through continuous development of their skillset and the strong support of a diverse group of peer mentors.

I have just signed up for AIM’s membership and registered to be a mentee, when can a suitable profile be matched with me? What should I expect next?

AIM's new mentorship system is being launched in January where we'll recommend suitable mentors for you based on your profile - for you to make a final selection.

How do you qualify AIM mentors?

Mentoring is a life-long journey. We are looking for professionals who already have at least a few years of experience, and who are in pursuit of continuous learning and personal growth, and passionate about growing others as well.

How are mentors and mentees matched?

With AIM's new machine-assisted mentor/mentee matching system, we automate much of the process of matching the mentor to the mentee (and vice versa) that used to be done manually. We recommend mentors for you based on your stated mentoring objectives, your industry, interests, skill needs, and other personal details, from which you get to choose the one mentor to journey with.

Can I choose my mentor myself from your pool of mentors?

Our proprietary system is well equipped to do the matching. However, should you personally know some mentors and wish to be mentored by them, we can make a request. Depending on their availability and the objectives you have in mind, we can then decide whether it is possible. 

How many mentors can I have?

We do not recommend more than one primary mentor at a time for obvious reasons - but the primary mentor can introduce a secondary mentor for particular situations or specific needs.

What if I don’t find the mentor being matched up for me suitable, can I ask to change? How many times can I change?

If the match proves to be unsuitable for obvious reasons, you may ask for a change. Please do provide your reasons clearly so we can determine the nature of the issue. We don't recommend changing more than 3 times throughout the course of the year.

How often should a mentor meet with a mentee a month?

The frequency is to be agreed upon between the mentor and the mentee depending on the objectives and availability of both. 

Who decides how long the engagement is?

The agreement is between the mentor and the mentee so on a case-per-case basis. A typical engagement can be as short as 3 months, or as long as a few years.

Why should mentors pay a fee to mentor others under AIM?

Joining as a member of AIM is to join a growing community of like-minded individuals interested in paying it forward, growing themselves and their peers. 
We are very grateful for Mentors joining and sharing their time and expertise with those in need. The membership fee covers a multitude of activities and is a nominal contribution to fund those activities organised by AIM. As a non-profit, we are self-funded without government funds. To support the organisation and all the activities we offer, user-friendly rates have been offered. The standard membership is SGD 120 per year (ie SGD 10 per month). This is the cost of 2 cups of coffee per month. The value to be a member of this growing community is potentially priceless.

If I don't want to continue to be a mentor, can I get a refund?

We are looking for members who are serious about mentoring and committed to mentoring as a life-long journey.