Women in Localization Launches Much-Anticipated Industry Mentoring PROGRAM
San Francisco, CA – April 29, 2015 – Women in Localization (W.L.) announced today the launch of “Mentoring Matters” program on May 14 @NetApp’s HQ in Sunnyvale, Calif.
The event will feature an introduction to the program, best practices for mentoring and being mentored and a hands-on role play. Members are encouraged to bring business cards.
The “Mentoring Matters” program will include mentors and mentees of all experience levels from both the client- and agency-sides of the localization industry. On that day, W.L. Board Members Loy Searle and Teresa Marshall we will lead us by introducing the overall structure of the program, whose foundation includes best mentoring practices leveraged from a variety of programs, including the well-known TGROW program, an acronym that stands for Topic, Goal, Reality, Option and Way Forward/Wrap-up.
The goal of the program is to teach and demonstrate mentoring in a structured manner, which encourages each mentee to explore their own, personal wisdom in an environment of accountability that aligns with their professional an personal goals.
To secure your spot, please register at: http://wlmentoring.splashthat.com
“Research has shown that professional growth and satisfaction are more easily achieved with the guidance and support of an effective mentor,” explains Silvia Avary-Silveira, Co-founder and Chair of Women in Localization. “The launch of our mentoring program, “Mentoring Matters”, is designed to assist even the most experienced women in the industry to understand how mentoring works, what to expect from a mentor relationship, and how to hold themselves accountable toward their goals.”
“Talent management is at the forefront of most CEOs’ priorities,” adds Silvia Avary-Silveira, Co-founder and Chair of Women in Localization. “Mentoring Matters” will help our members capitalize their career growth in a mindful, structured path for success.”
We can’t wait to see you there!
Women in Localization Board
