Women Moving Forward Mentoring Program

Introduction

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport was established in the UK in 1919, and has been operational in Australia since 1935.

We ensure our members

Get involved in the industry

Keep informed about latest news and developments

Be recognised for their skills and experience and

Develop their abilities through CILTA programs

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emberin is Australia’s leading gender diversity company, delivering gender inclusivity strategies for organisations, empowerment programs for women and gender leadership programs for men.

“Gender equality in the workplace is not a women’s issue, it is a business imperative. As the economy gathers strength, I believe the post-recession recovery relies on organisations

prioritising their people, tapping into new talent and ensuring that everyone is engaged, productive and motivated.”

Alison Platt, Chair of Opportunity Now (UK)

Background

What is DIVERSITY?

What is GENDER BALANCE?

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“my mentor: Challenging women to make it happen”

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2011 Government Reforms to the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act.

The Equal Opportunity for Women Agency (EOWA) states that employers are reaping the benefits of their equal opportunity for women in the workplace programs through increased employee effectiveness, attracting and retaining the best talent, improved morale and increased consumer and market responsiveness.

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“The feminism of the future is shaping up to be about pulling men into women’s universe – as

involved dads, equal partners at home and ambassadors for gender equality from the

cabinet office to the boardroom.”

By KATRIN BENNHOLD

New York Times

Published June 22, 2010

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Diversity of Participants

Content

“my mentor” utilizes 12 cd’s, 3 dvd’s and a workbook that the participants listen, watch and write in each week over a 12 week period. CILTA provides weekly newsletters, fortnightly facilitated teleconferences, networking opportunities and a secure web portal.

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Modules: 1. Lead like a woman! 2. Stop procrastinating – it’s time for action 3. Personal branding – understand what you are selling 4. Build a plan – your strategy for your life and career 5. Taking calculated risks – shift your mindset 6. Raising your visibility and selling yourself 7. The power of networking 8. Communicate to be heard 9. Understanding male and female style differences 10. Influence and negotiate win-win outcomes 11. Striking the balance 12. Go for the knockout and make it happen!

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Facilitated fortnightly teleconferences with 2 guest speakers

Teleconference format

– 1:00pm Welcome & Introduction

– 1:05pm First Module

– 1:25pm Second Module

– 1:45pm Lines opened for Q&A

Melinda Buker, Facilitator

Outcomes

In 2010 Qantas and the Royal Australian Navy conducted successful pilots of the “my mentor” program.

Telstra has been involved in this type of mentoring program for over 3 years.

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CILTA Participants’ Feedback

“I feel with the emails and teleconferences this Program encourages me to take action as I feel like this is a support network; to know you are not alone and everyone has the same issues and it gives direction on how to get through the issue.” – Jenny, QLD (June 2011)

Outcomes continued… Some of the Queensland participants from the February session.

Outcomes continued… Victorian participants joined by the CILTA Victoria Chairman, Hans Anneveldt.

The Future

World Economic Forum “The Global Gender Gap Report 2010”

The Global Gender Gap Index was created with the specific purpose of being comparable across time. The 2010 Report aggregates five years of data and seeks to reveal country progress in a transparent manner. By doing this, the authors’ hope this Report will serve as a call to action to the international community to pool its knowledge and resources and to leverage the current unique window of opportunity so that faster progress can be achieved.

The Future

Australian Government funding ceased on 30 June 2011

2 Sessions each calendar year

Program Partners