Overview
Research indicates that Mentorship programs are key to addressing challenges faced by women leaders in their work environment and in advancing their careers. Challenges include fewer advancement opportunities, insufficient recognition, higher self-doubt about their capabilities, not enough alliances and sponsorships to drive career opportunities.
This program is a strategic initiative aimed at bridging the gender gap in organizational leadership. At its core is a robust mentoring component, recognizing mentorship’s crucial role in shaping talent and leadership development, especially in the context of gender inclusion. The mentorship process benefits both mentees and mentors, with mentors gaining enhanced mentorship skills, fresh perspectives, and a comprehensive understanding of the diverse career paths and challenges women face in the organization, enabling them to impact their organizational culture.
The program pairs high-potential women with experienced mentors, facilitating personalized guidance and invaluable insights essential for navigating the complexities of senior leadership roles. It is crafted to expedite the career progression of these talented leaders, sharpening leadership skills and offering targeted support, and preparing women leaders for next level roles.
Central to the program is the GO-BE women’s mentoring model for meaningful mentoring, structuring and guiding both mentors and mentees through a deep and significant mentoring journey.
Payoffs
Organizational Gains
- Pave the way for balanced leadership teams by increasing the number of women in top-tier roles
- Proactively address the glass ceiling and eliminate barriers to women’s advancement
- Strengthen the talent pipeline with capable and diverse leaders ready for future challenges
- Establish a supportive and engaging environment for female leaders in the organization
Personal Gains
Participants will emerge from this program with enhanced capabilities and opportunities, enabling them to:
- Understand gender bias and explore factors holding women leaders back
- Elevate confidence and accelerate professional growth
- Enhance networking opportunities and organizational exposure
- Join and contribute to a supportive and vibrant community of women leaders, fostering collective growth and empowerment
Lean & Mean: Formats Tailored at Your Choice
Hybrid
- Two program tracks for mentors and mentees, supporting both before and during the mentoring process to ensure the mentoring relationship is effective and meaningful
- Each “track” will include a 3-day foundational workshop and several supervision sessions (2-3 hours each)
- Kick-off and closing sessions, as well as two online masterclasses, each lasting 3 hours, featuring inspirational and educational sessions led by industry keynote speakers
- Some sessions will be delivered to both mentees and mentors together, and some will be delivered separately
Online
- Identical to the hybrid version, with the exception of the face-to-face workshops, which will be replaced by 3 online sessions (3.5 hours each)
Learning Journey
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