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BENELUX MENTORING PROGRAM EMPOWERING WOMEN SOROPTIMIST EDUCATE TO LEAD Women in Finance & Law - Conference January 18 th 2017 Simone Polfer National coordinator Mentoring Program Union des Soroptimistes Luxembourg Disclaimer : the view
Women in Finance & Law - Conference January 18th 2017 Simone Polfer – National coordinator Mentoring Program Union des Soroptimistes Luxembourg
Disclaimer : the view expressed and information displayed in this presentation represents my personal point of view and is not related to my job at the Ministry of Economy.
School for 400 children Centre San Marco in Kanombé Rwanda
Source : Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD) https://www.cipd.co.uk/
A mentor is transmitting his or her experience in a specific area to somebody who is looking for this experience. A mentor is generally not paid A mentor should always be older than the mentee
A coach is a professional and therefore coaching is a paid service A coach makes use of a professional methodology The way a coach asks questions provides new insights to his client
Career relevant Benefit from exchange and counselling Learn how to develop career strategies Grow your own network through valuable contacts Personality relevant Better sense of self Increasing self- esteem Exchange of experience Getting valuable feedback, advice
In Luxembourg the political goal is that 40% of women should sit on boards by 2019... Today:
a shareholder
A Female Board Pool has been put in place since 2010 : http://www.female- board-pool.org/de/ Positive actions by the governement : http://www.mega.public.lu/fr/index.html
I perceive it as my duty as a civil servant at the Ministry of Economy to help young women open doors, benefit from my network and personal experience. I have mentored 2 young professional women so far and 2 young
personal base. Mentoring helps me structure my work too, reflect on it. As Mentor you train your personal leadership skills and listening skills Mentoring brings positive feedback from the mentee, recognition. I would like to contribute to our Governement‘s goal to reach gender equality
Source : Positive Action Campaign by the Ministry of Equal Chances Luxembourg
The goal of the Benelux mentoring program is to empower women who are looking to take leadership in their career by working on the needed skills early in the career.
The Benelux Mentoring program helps you to develop the skills needed to advance your career:
Developing communication style and impact, Understanding the company culture, Working on interpersonal skills, Developing one’s career road map, Having a role model, Navigating through the obstacles, Learning to identify twists and turns to negotiate along the road, Recognize the value of a good Network, engaging into networking, …
DESIGN
Audience Goals & Objectives Format
ATTRACT Recruitment Training CONNECT GUIDE Mentoring MEASURE Success User profiles Matching Workflows Check points Learning MENTORING PROGRAM WITH IMPACT
Starting date : September 2017 – June 2018 (duration: 9 months) Content : 3 international training sessions (BE/NE/LUX)
Kick-off : Introducing mentoring, roles, expectations & success factors – Career planning I – Self-assessment and setting goals – Team-building and networking amongst mentees and mentors 2nd Session : 2-3 February 2018, Luxembourg Reflection : Mid-term reflection of the mentoring process – efficient communication and conflict negotiation – leadership in times of crisis 3rd Session: 8-9 June 2018, Netherlands Closing : final reflection of the mentoring process, Career planning II, Self-PR and business networking, Work-life balance – Closing together with the mentors