Mowgli South West- Call for Mentors March 2012

Mowgli UK: Call for Mentors! Mowgli Mentoring Experience: 23-25 March 2012South West Business Leaders!Mowgli UK is now recruiting mentors for the next mentoring programmes which will take place 23-25March 2012. To get involved, you have to be quick! Read the below and apply:What is it?A volunteering opportunity like no other. You’ll be trained in listening, leadership, and communication aswell as the principles of mentorship; matched with an entrepreneur who is poised to grow their businessto the next level; and support them for one year as they make it happen. Join other business leaders from the South West as they support local entrepreneurs to create jobs and develop their communities; and be personally involved in the next South West business success stories. The one-to-one relationship is supported by regular Mowgli community events with other participants and key regional stakeholders. Mowgli South West group at the workshopWho can apply to be a Mowgli Mentor?We screen and interview all mentors, who must have (minimum):  5-10 years of entrepreneurial experience, or equivalent senior level corporate track record, with an understanding of the issues facing small businesses  Excellent listening skills and emotional intelligence  Commitment and understanding of the principles of the Mowgli programme and our mission  Ability to dedicate 6-8 hours per month to their mentee, as well as the initial 3-day residential workshopThe mentees/entrepreneursMentees are motivated, committed small business owners who want a mentor to progress or grow theirbusiness or charitable project to the next stage. They are typically +1year post startup, tradingsuccessfully, and come from diverse industries. We select mentees who can make an impact on theircommunities- either through job creation or through other positive social impacts. You will mentor themto focus on their goals for growth and development of the enterprise or social enterprise.The mentoring workshop and year-long experienceOur year-long Mowgli Mentoring Experience commences with a 3-day introduction to mentoringprogramme, which incorporates mentee and mentor matching, relationship building and a basicgrounding in mentoring practice. The first 1 day involves the mentors only, providing them with UK Charity Number 1127087 Registered Charity No. 1127087

knowledge and tools to participate successfully in this experience. In the second part of the program,mentors and mentees will be paired during an accelerated relationship-building activity, followed by one-to-one sessions. The pairs will work on understanding each other while the mentee sets his businessproposition as well as personal development plans coupled with measurable goals. Pairs are matchedaccording to personal compatibility and synergy.For one year after, each mentee will drive their mentoring relationship, while his/her mentor will react tothe goals and objectives and provide support in achieving them. The structure of the relationship issupported by Mowgli but works entirely according to the needs of the mentor and mentee. Open upa Mowgli Mentoring Process Map for more detail about what the Mowgli programme (MME)involves, or visit our FAQ pages to find out more.The outcomesThe expected outcomes of this mentorship program are: enhanced chances of business success,guidance during key transitions and decisions in growing a business, understanding the value ofmentoring as a leadership development tool, and the personal satisfaction that comes from supportinganother person to succeed in their goals and achieve their potential.The VenueThe Mowgli experience will take place in the Winford Manor Hotel in North Somerset. The hotel is set inseven acres of beautifully tendered grounds with spectacular views of the local North Somersetcountryside. www.winfordmanor.co.ukThe CostsThe Mowgli Foundation is a charity. Mowgli welcomes donations from participating mentors to help uscover the costs of our projects. You can discuss this with us if you are accepted onto a Mowgliprogramme.There are 12 spaces and they fill up quickly so please apply NOW! Unsuccessful applicants for thisprogramme will remain on the waiting list for future South West programmes.If you would like to be considered for the programme, please go to the Mowgli websitewww.mowgli.org.uk and submit an application via our online form.Mowgli provides mentors who inspire, support and empower entrepreneurs in achieving their businessand personal potential, encouraging sustainable job creation and social and economic development. UK Charity Number 1127087 Registered Charity No. 1127087

Mowgli South West- Call for Mentors March 2012

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