The Turin Chamber of Commerce runs a mentoring program to encourage international business growth. The program matches professionals with international experience to mentors entrepreneurs and business owners in the Piedmont region of Italy. The 3rd edition of the program seeks qualified professionals living abroad to serve as mentors. Mentors will provide guidance to help mentees internationalize their businesses over 8 months. The program aims to support economic development in Piedmont through the exchange of business expertise across international networks.

1. ..take the challenge , share your experience, become a Mentor in the
“MENTORING FOR INTERNATIONAL GROWTH”
3° edition
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2016 Price Winner “Piemontesi Protagonisti 2016” by Piedmont Region
2016 Italian Chambers of commerce best practise by Italian Association of Chambers of commerce

2. The Turin Chamber of Commerce runs a Mentoring program to encourage
the exchange of managerial experiences across international markets with
business leaders, with personal or professional ties to Piedmont.
The program, at its 3° edition, intends to support the international growth
of entrepreneurs and business owners in the greater Piedmont region.
We are seeking professionals with qualified international
backgrounds willing to experience a new challenge as Mentors
We are seeking professionals with qualified international
backgrounds willing to experience a new challenge as Mentors
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3. The Turin Chamber of Commerce runs a Mentoring program to encourage
the exchange of managerial experiences across international markets with
business leaders, with personal or professional ties to Piedmont.
The program, at its 3° edition, intends to support the international growth
of entrepreneurs and business owners in the greater Piedmont region.
We are seeking professionals with qualified international
backgrounds willing to experience a new challenge as Mentors
We are seeking professionals with qualified international
backgrounds willing to experience a new challenge as Mentors
Past mentors-mentees profile on slideshare.net/MeetTorino

4. The Turin Chamber of Commerce runs a Mentoring program to encourage
the exchange of managerial experiences across international markets with
business leaders, with personal or professional ties to Piedmont.
The program, at its 3° edition, intends to support the international growth
of entrepreneurs and business owners in the greater Piedmont region.
We are seeking professionals with qualified international
backgrounds willing to experience a new challenge as Mentors
We are seeking professionals with qualified international
backgrounds willing to experience a new challenge as Mentors
Past mentors-mentees profile on slideshare.net/MeetTorino

5. Marzia used me as a “sounding board”. It was exciting to share the energy of a
young Italian entrepreneurs, full of ideas and passion….listening for long
hours, instead of talking and managing.
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TESTIMONIALS
Andrea Bertone, President Europe Monster, UK
His Mentee was Marzia Camarda, CEO of Verba Volant
From this experience, I will improve my marketing approach, change the way
my company communicates with clients and a new design of our website. This
is a great result and we are extremely thankful to our mentor for this ...
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Lorenza Mattiolo, Manager Mark-Ingegno
Her Mentor was Rob Dolci, President Aizoon, USA
MENTOR
MENTEE
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6. 1. The mentor: an experienced business professional with ties to
Piedmont (by origin, education or work) living abroad, member
of the Meet@Torino Network
2. The mentee: a Company Executive or holds a key managerial
position in a company based in Piedmont, interested in the
international growth of the company
3. Both parties engage in the relationship on a voluntary, non paid
basis and sign an agreement to adhere to certain ethical
guidelines.
4. The Mentoring lasts at least 8 months, with a minimum 30 hour
time commitment
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
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7. • Have access to an international and Italian network of experienced
professionals in your field of work and benefit from the exchange of
managerial best practice
• Qualify your professional experience, by improving your skills in
international business support, with your engagement in a real case
study
• Gain visibility among the Italian business community as a qualified
professional in your field of work
• Contribute to the growth of a compelling international business culture
among the business community in Piedmont
• Share the merits of the international success of companies from the
place you have ties with
WHY BECOME A MENTOR
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8. 1. Both parties commit not to engage in direct business relationships during the
mentoring experience
2. Mentor and mentee guarantee the absence of conflict of interest in their
relationship, during the program
3. The Mentee commits to provide to the Mentor a truthful, transparent and
comprehensive description and positioning of the company
4. Mentor and Mentee commit not to disclose to third parties any sensible
information shared around their relationship, unless explicitly agreed to by the
parties.
5. The Mentor does not act as a professional consultant during the tenure of this
agreement
6. Both parties are free to terminate the relationship, if the discussions are not
positive or constructive or if any serious disagreement occurs between the
parties. The Organizer is entitled to terminate the relationship, in case the
experience does not take off within the first two months.
ETHICAL GUIDELINES
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9. Before Nov 21: mentors expression of interest timeframe
Nov 21-Dec 1: mentor’s application evaluation
Dec 1-Jan 27: mentees application timeframe
Feb 16-17: mentors-mentee introduction plenary meeting in Torino
Feb 27: mentor-mentee matching completed
Mar-Oct 2017: mentoring experience
TIMING
*
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At the meeting, mentors will meet face-to-face mentees candidates and
make the final choice of her/his partner.
Mentors participation is not compulsory, but highly recommended
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10. A professional who meets all the following criteria:
1. Ties with Piedmont by origin, study or work
2. Permanently living and working abroad and member of the
Meet@Torino network (connected on Linkedin)
3. At least 10 years of working experience and 3 years of continuous
international experience
4. Holding a managerial position in one of the following areas:
• Sales and business development
• Purchasing
• Product Development
• Research & Development
WHO CAN APPLY
AS MENTOR
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11. 1. The selection of the eligible candidates will be made by a Organizer
There will be no ranking, but a YES/No evaluation
2. The matching of the pairs will be finalized by the Organizer, taking into
consideration the preferences of both mentors and mentees
3. Candidates who will not find a suitable matching, in this phase of the
program, may choose to be considered for further editions
HOW TO APPLY AS MENTOR
• contact the Organizer meet-torino@to.camcom.it
• fill in the application form and make video presentation before Nov 21.
• download @ slideshare.net/MeetTorino to.camcom.it/mentoring
• we’ll contact you for a skype call
MENTOR’S
SELECTION CRITERIA
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12. MATCHING PROCESS
MENTORS
Expression
of interest
received MENTORS
Evaluation by the
organizer
MENTEES
Application
received
Preferences on
mentors given
MENTORS
Receive
mentees
profileMENTORS
MENTEES
introduction
meeting in
Turin
MENTORS
Preferences
about
mentees given
ORGANIZER
Makes pairs
matching
MENTORING
Experience
starts!
Feb. 16-17/2017
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13. WHAT MENTORING DOES &
DOES NOT PROVIDE
distance communication tools
meeting facilities in Turin for
mentoring meetings
meeting facilities in Turin for
mentoring meetings
distance communication toolsreimbursement of travel expenses
for meetings with the Mentor
coordination and tutoring by the
organizer
coordination and tutoring by the
organizer
online training webinar on mentoringonline training webinar on
mentoring
flight expenses (economy-class ticket)
to attend the introduction plenary
meeting in Torino, Nov. 16-17
direct introduction to potentially new
business partners
a remuneration for the time dedicatedconsulting advice, market analysis
or business plan
TO THE MENTORTO THE MENTEE
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14. ORGANIZER
The Turin Chamber of Commerce
A public organization representing the Turin and greater Piemont Region
business community (over 200.000 companies), with an extensive experience in
supporting local and regional companies extending their business development in
foreign markets.
Learn more @: to.camcom.it
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Giovanni Pischedda
Chief Foreign Relations
Francesca Natale
Business
Development expert
Program Coordinator
Vania Milizia
Business
Development expert
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15. PARTNER
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16. Mentors are choosen among the members of Meet@Torino network.
A community of professionals with ties to Piedmont (by origin, studies or
work) from around the world and Piedmontese entrepreneurs.
+ 1.600 contacts on
It is an initiative of the Turin Chamber of Commerce
MEET@TORINO NETWORK
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2016 Price Winner “Piemontesi Protagonisti 2016” by Piedmont Region
2016 Italian Chambers of commerce best practise by Italian Association of
Chambers of commerce

17. Learn more on
slideshare.net/MeetTorino
to.camcom.it/mentoring
Watch on
“Meet@Torino Mentoring 2015-16-Versione Mentor”
Contact meet-torino@to.camcom.it
LEARN&CONTACT
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