Become a BCI Mentor

CPD: Mentoring supports your professional development.
FBCI Membership: A key part of making a significant business continuity and resilience contribution.
Rewarding experience: Help others advance and grow.
Collaborative learning: Enhance your own professional understanding.
Self-reflection: Define and achieve personal goals.

If you are currently an MBCI or FBCI (including those with Honors), you are eligible to become a mentor for BCI. Volunteering as a mentor means offering support and guidance to a fellow BCI Member.

You must maintain your membership throughout the duration of the mentoring partnership. To be a successful mentor, you should possess strong communication and personal development skills, as well as a solid understanding of professional development in the field of business continuity and resilience.

Benefits of becoming a BCI Mentor

Roles and responsibilities of being a mentor

When you begin mentoring, it's crucial to clarify your role as a mentor. You should not act as a coach, manager, or counselor.

Impartial Guidance: Provide impartial advice, fostering objectivity.
Goal Alignment: Assist mentees in setting achievable career goals with clear timeframes.
Resource Navigator: Identify valuable resources for mentees' growth.
Challenge Catalyst: Encourage mentees to step beyond their comfort zones.
Maintain Confidentiality: Respect privacy.
Guide Growth: Foster mentees' professional development.
Share Expertise: Impart knowledge and insights.
Regular Communication: Stay connected consistently.
Demonstrate Commitment: Invest time and effort in mentees' growth.

BCI Mentoring is a key ingredient in supporting business continuity professionals whilst they are new to the industry

Yusuf Ukaye MBCI

Operational Resilience Manager, CloudPay
I was also lucky to have a phenomenal mentor who, at the time, was the manager of the risk consulting team. This mentor helped me to seamlessly transition from the personal lines department to the risk consulting team, helping me to translate what I learned into practical experience.

Nicolene Oliver

Risk Consultant, Aon South Africa (Pty) Ltd