MentorNet
The MentorNet program provides an intimate business social network that supports entrepreneurial women to grow their businesses through education, networking, and mentoring over a period of six months. MentorNet was the first national mentoring program for women in business to be launched in Australia and the first to use Web2.0 technologies (blogs, wikis, social networks, webinars, photo-sharing and social bookmarking) to provide education and mentoring in an enriched technology enabled experience. Since January 2007, 6 programs have been successfully completed by 127 Mentorees, together with 29 Mentors. "Today's technologies allow us to tap into the richness of this country's business thinking and education and delivers that direct to aspiring businesswomen in all parts of the country to help them grow their businesses— time and distance are no longer barriers. The MentorNet program offers something totally new—using the latest online community and learning methodologies." MentorNet is designed to put theory into action over a 6 month period. The participants are expected to set outcomes, attend the webinars in business skills, work with a mentor and small peer group to develop a business plan that they can action during and after the program. Sustainability of these businesses is a high priority and focus. "The results are amazing, we are seeing demonstrated evidence of the mentorees applying the business principles they're learning into their wikis, and openly providing feedback to their Pod members. Not only is the technology providing an enriched experience, but our design is enabling application and improvement into their businesses! " Here's a snapshot from program evaluations - hear what the participants have to say on our full submission URL.
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