Mentees from the 2018 International Women in Resources Mentoring Programme (IWRMP) share their experiences

1. IWRMP 2018 Closing Event
Mentee Presentation
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Fatimatu Iddrisu- Ghana
Taza Dalise Mulenga- Zambia

2. Mentee Profile
• Name:Fatimatu
Iddrisu
• Position: Junior
Geologist
• Company:
Newmont Ghana
Gold Limited, Ahafo
– Ghana
• Mentor: Sarah
Gordon
• Name: Taza Dalise
Mulenga
• Position:
Environmental
Specialist
• Company: Konkola
Copper Mines Plc.
Zambia
• Mentor: Dr. Mary
Stewart

3. Initial expectations
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o Development of solid career goals with
experienced professionals
o Life balance
o Plan B

4. 4
o Time zone differences
o Busy/impromptu mentor schedules
o Working towards meeting set goals
Challenges

5. 5
What I have learnt about
myself: Fatimatu Iddrisu
 Made good use of feedback
 Determined
 Self-motivating
 Good role model to others

6. 6
What I have learnt about
myself:
Taza Dalise Mulenga
 Problem solver
 Adaptable
 Enthusiastic

7. 7
 Be daring, do not be afraid to take initiatives
 Be focused and set SMARTER goals
 Be open minded
 Being a woman in this industry is an
advantage
 Importance of Emotional intelligence
 Networking and interpersonal skills
 Time management
Key Take Away
Advice for future mentees

8. Thank you for
making us realise
our greatness
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