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Our consortium is focusing particularly on providing support to the creative sector. All three consortium members specialise in working with the creative and cultural sectors, in particular to support management and business development. They also have extensive experience of running high quality mentoring programmes and this programme will be aiming to achieve the International Standard for Mentoring Programmes in Employment. The consortium will be providing mentoring in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. Mentors with a variety of skills and experience will be available. Some will be professional coaches and mentors; some will be successful entrepreneurs in the creative sector and some will have worked at senior levels in large companies. If you would like to put something back into the business community and you believe you fall into one of the categories of mentors identified above, do contact us. Who is it for? The Mentoring Programme is for leaders and senior managers of small business who:
Mentors are provided at no cost to the business. Clients just need to commit a couple of hours each month to meet their mentor. If you would like to know more contact: Vivienne Tyler of BIA:NW on 0151–709 8780 What mentoring does Mentoring gives leaders and senior managers the chance to reflect on their own personal and business performance. It provides the motivation to build on business success by nurturing strategies that will enable leaders and senior managers to become more innovative and entrepreneurial and therefore enable their business to become more competitive. Our consortium offers access to a wide range of quality assured mentors who will work to the International Standards for Mentoring Programmes in Employment (ISPME). How we work All Mentors will be carefully selected and matched to the needs of clients, based on their competencies, skills and experience. We will provide clients with a suitable alternative mentor if our first choice is not fully endorsed by the client. The Mentoring Programme will enable clients and mentors to set the goals and objectives of their relationship. Clients dictate the tone and the pace. Typically a relationship will last between 6-12 months and take place in an informal setting away from the workplace. Could you be a business mentor? Lived through the highs and lows of running a business? Got experience, knowledge and wisdom that you can share with your peers? Made a real difference in your business? If so, why not join the Mentoring Programme as a mentor and give something back to your local business community? Mentors will listen, challenge and offer insight, knowledge and above all experience, to inspire leaders and managers to develop their ability and potential. As part of this quality accredited programme, mentors will receive induction and expert guidance to understand the mentoring process fully. Mentors will also be supported to develop their mentoring skills through a programme of training and networking events. Mentoring is voluntary; however, out of pocket expenditure such as travel costs will be reimbursed. Interested in becoming a mentor? Contact us on 0151-709 8780. For more information you can download the Mentoring Leaflet or Mentoring Brochure. Both files are in Adobe PDF format and you will need Adobe Reader to view them. Benefits to Mentors Mentors gain an insight into their own strengths and weakness, competence in core management skills, satisfaction from nurturing and supporting another’s growth and development, increased communication skills, an opportunity to cultivate and embed skills & knowledge and a source of recognition from peers. Benefits for the Client/Mentee The benefit of having a role model is priceless, the mentee can look to the mentor for behaviours and skills they wish to adopt or emulate. The mentors experience can often raise the aspirations and expectations of the client. A mentoring relationship can bring greater confidence, networking opportunities, practical and technical skills and an opportunity to learn from another’s mistakes and shared experiences. More Information Please note Business Link is the main access point for businesses interested in Business Support Solutions for Business is a suite of highly targeted, publicly funded products and services offering solutions to real business needs and tackling market failure. Mentoring is funded by the NWDA and is delivered by a number of providers on our behalf. The NWDA leads the economic development and regeneration of England’s Northwest.
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