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NAWBO Phoenix Mentoring Program A Journey of Learning and Business Results Listen – Learn – Seek - Share Information Session August 6, 2014
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Here is the information shared during the information session for the 2014 National Association of Women Business Owners Mentoring program. If you are interested in applying for the program or NAWBO visit. NAWBOPHX.ORG
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NAWBO Phoenix Mentoring Program
A Journey of Learning and Business ResultsListen – Learn – Seek - Share
Information SessionAugust 6, 2014
Agenda
• The Journey Roadmap– Set Measurable Goals– Listen – Learn (Program Topics)– Seek (Role of Mentees/Mentors)– Share (Environment and Building Relationships)
• Benefits and Program Value
• Success – What It Will Require
• Application Process and Important Program Dates
Thank You
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Partnering again this year to offer resources and tools
Western International University
Phoenix NAWBO Corporate Sponsor
Thank You
Robin Orchard, OwnerOrchard Medical Consultingwww.orchardmed.com
Kolbe Assessment Toolwww.kolbe.com602-840-9770
Program Purpose
Business Growth
Opportunity to develop your business in a supportive environment
Access to knowledg
e and experience of other NAWBO
members
Access to tools and resources
and a roadmap to follow
Measurable Economic Results
Safe environment for goal achievement
Membership Benefit
Why Apply…
Need direction to identify goals and strategies
Fill knowledge and skill gaps
Looking for support and personal accountability
Build on your current success and increase your knowledge and skills
Opportunity to give back and help other NAWBO members
Both mentee and mentor participants benefit.
ListenListen
LearnLearn
SeekSeek
ShareShare
Program Theme
Program Roadmap
October
StrategyOne-Page
Strategic Plan
November
Kolbe Assessment
December
Financials
April
Participant’s Choice
March
Topic TBD
Speaker from UPS
February
Leadership/Human
Resources
January
MarketingSales
Strategies
September
Program Kickoff
May
Additional Elements
Monthly AssignmentsSome required
Most are optional
SBDCCounselors and
Resources
Monthly Mentee – Mentor
Meetings
MenteeMentee
Role of the Mentee and Mentor
Set measurable goals
Attend monthly group sessions
Meet with your mentor at least one (1) time each month
Seek out information and use resources provided
As the business owner you are responsible for making the decisions about your business
MentorMentor
Meet with your mentee at least one (1) time each month
Listen and focus on your mentee’s goals; Share your knowledge and experience
Seek out additional information and/or resources for areas that are not your strength
Attendance at monthly sessions – optional
Sharing Environment
Opportunities to share and learn from fellow participants during the monthly group sessions
and…
after the program ends
SuccessesSuccesses
StrugglesStruggles
ResourcesResourcesExperiencesExperiences
Program Value
$4,000
Mastering the Rockefeller Habits, Verne Harnish
Kolbe Assessment
Monthly Training Sessions
SBDC resources
* Approximate estimate of value
Success – What It Requires
• Attendance at monthly group sessions (2.5 hours)• Attendance at least one mentor-mentee session each month
(2 hours total)• Tracking and measuring your results• Commitment to implementing your strategy
• Meet with mentee at least one time each month (2 hours total)
• Listen, share your knowledge, ideas and experience• Assist by locating resources and assistance• Attend monthly program sessions (Optional)
Mentee
Mentor
Mentee
Mentor
Will have been in business for a minimum of one (1) year Will join or have an active NAWBO membership for the duration of
the program Will own at least 51% of the business Will commit to a minimum of 4 hours each month to attend
monthly program sessions and mentor-mentee sessions
Will have owned a business for a minimum of two (2) years
Will have a desire to help other women business owners to move their business to the next level
Will commit to 2-4 hours each month to attend mentor-mentee sessions and provide guidance
Qualifications
Application Process and Important Dates
Applications Due FridayAugust 15th
Applications are available on-line:
www.nawbophx.org
Program Benefits -Mentor Program
Participants Notified
FridayAugust 22nd
Program Kickoff WednesdaySeptember 3, 2014
Monthly Sessions First Wednesday of each month Location: Western
International UniversityProgram End Wednesday,
May 6, 2015
