EQUALITY GUIdE - KU Leuven
EQUALITY GUIdE - KU Leuven
EQUALITY GUIdE - KU Leuven
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Chapter 5 ! Mentoring 235<br />
How does it work?<br />
The SOFIA methodology for women managers is based on two tools: career coaching<br />
& training and networking<br />
! Career coaching & training<br />
The SOFIA training is based on formal and informal learning. The course is a<br />
framework to support the topics and to create a platform in which the exchange of<br />
experiences, networking and career development takes place. The training is an<br />
interactive, tailor-made programme, based on the learning objectives, needs and<br />
expectations of the participants. The programme takes into account the current<br />
management training offer such as the Standards of Leadership (SOL) 247 . The SO-<br />
FIA programme is complementary and based on career development and leadership<br />
skills.<br />
As a result of the research and the experience in the SOFIA programme, the career<br />
coaching training was divided into 5 sessions:<br />
1. Networking<br />
Why is networking important? What are strong network activities? How is my<br />
boss networking? How can I improve my networking skills? Who is who in this<br />
SOFIA group? How can we strengthen the bonds within this group?<br />
2. Communication & visibility<br />
Why is communication & visibility so important? How can I improve my visibility?<br />
How is gender influencing communication? What are strong tips for visibility?<br />
How is this working in our organization? How can I improve my visibility<br />
and communication style?<br />
3. Women in management: leadership styles<br />
What are management styles for most women? What are challenges for women<br />
managers? What is important in this organization? Where do I have to focus on?<br />
How can I improve my strategy?<br />
4. Work-life balance<br />
How is this balance for women managers? How can I improve it? Are there any<br />
practical tips to improve this balance? What is the perception in the company?<br />
5. Career planning<br />
What are my development goals? What skills do I have to improve? How can I<br />
manage my career better? What is my personal development plan?<br />
! Networking<br />
Traditionally, there are different ways inside and outside organizations for men to<br />
meet on an (in)formal basis: at meetings, receptions, at the pub or at sport events.<br />
Within these groups or networks you can see the effect of discussions and the ex-<br />
247 'Global Standards of Leadership'. GSL is a credo, used and developed by 'Johnson & Johnson'. It<br />
concerns leadership qualities for their managers. The credo values’ are: Innovation, Collaboration,<br />
Business Results, Customer & Marketplace focus, Complexity & Change, Organizational & People<br />
Development.