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Strategic Goals Mentorship comes with age Stages of concern, Cora Smit Best practice WLI Senior Management Mentoring Program Key lessons learnt
Dr. Paul Janssen : start research in 1953 Part of Johnson & Johnson since 1961 More than 80 new drugs
200 companies in 57 countries in the world with sales in more than 175 counties
Leadership Challenge
The most important responsibility all of us have is to develop the leaders of the future. Its the greatest challenge we haven and its the most important legacy that we can leave behind
William C. Weldon Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Leadership Development
Mentoring topics
Looking inward
Self-development Work Values Career Planning Opportunities
Looking forward
Work/life balance
Alternatives
Interests
Discussion topics
Tactical approaches
Culture
Skills & Needs Learning experiences Successes & Failures Behaviors & impact
Trends
Politics
Looking outward
Catalyst study - large corporations and firms across 20 European Countries Top 5 barriers to Womens Advancement in Organization, by Women
Stereotypes and preconceptions of womens roles and abilities Lack of senior or visibly successful female role models Lack of significant general management or line experience Commitment to family or personal responsibilities Lack of Mentoring 66 % 64 % 63 % 62 % 61 %
WLI Senior Management Mentoring Program How it started Decision of Janssen Site Management Board Commitment of Senior Management to mentor female executives Now 3rd wave
WLI Senior Management Mentoring Program Goals Personal and professional development of the mentee
Political savvy - networking - strategic thinking - business knowledge
Kick-off event for mentors & mentees Workshop for mentees GO ! Progression Support Follow-up Formal closure for mentors & mentees
Set context & goals / Break the ice Refine learning goals / Strengthen communication skills Mentees schedule first mentoring session Rule of thumb: mentees schedule session every 2 months Regular intervision sessions for mentees Intermediate survey & informal contacts After 18 months Evaluate effects / Learn from experience / Celebrate results
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WLI Senior Management Mentoring Program Effects measured: uotes from mentees
I learned most when I got feedback from my mentor, although this was sometimes not so pleasant to hear. Once I reflected upon it, often together with my mentor, this gave the most powerful insights. A mentor can open doors for you because of his network and broader knowledge of the business. I learned from my mentor that if you have a problem selling" my case to others
WLI Senior Management Mentoring Program Effects measured: uotes from mentees
I had a US mentor. We discussed topics like how is my communication perceived by US-colleagues I learned that you can only determine your next steps if you know what your personal long-term vision is. My mentor stimulated me to think about this long-term vision. The consequence for me was that I even said no to a next career opportunity, because it did not fit into this long-term career path. Having a long-term vision makes me feel more at ease in my career.
WLI Senior Management Mentoring Program Long-term effect: building a mentoring culture Good mentees make good mentors.
Several mentees got engaged to become a mentor themselves formally or more informally in 1-on-1 relationships or group mentoring programs for male & female mentees
Materials
Brochure Video Mentoring School