{"id":1053,"date":"2022-08-22T20:16:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T18:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wistanorway.no\/?page_id=1053"},"modified":"2026-06-23T15:17:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:17:11","slug":"wista-maritime-meet-up-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wistanorway.no\/old\/wista-maritime-meet-up-program\/","title":{"rendered":"WISTA Maritime Meet-Up Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=&#8221;3x&#8221; padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;3x&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next session: Starts September-October 2026!<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">All sign ups must be received by August 15, 2026.<br \/>\nSign up links are now active<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">The maritime meet-up program creates a meeting place to connect professionals in the industry<\/span><\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>with experienced leaders (female &amp; male). The aim is to support the realization of the mentees\u2019<br \/>\ndevelopment aspirations through the mentor\u2019s active listening, sharing of insights,<br \/>\ncontextualizing and exploring experienced challenges and advice, all with the maritime industry<br \/>\nas a backdrop.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The WISTA Norway Maritime Meet-up Program has been running since 2012, when it was started in<br \/>\ncollaboration with Youngship.<\/p>\n<p>We will kick off the next program end of September or early October 2026 at in-person events (Oslo and Bergen)<br \/>\nand blended events for those elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Both mentors and mentees can now sign up starting April until August 15, 2026. Middle of June the<br \/>\nboard will contact all candidates for individual conversations in order to prepare for the mentor program.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;1653&#8243; bg_image_type=&#8221;fixed&#8221; bg_image_size=&#8221;extra-extra-large&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699012546020{padding-top: 20% !important;padding-bottom: 20% !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top_multiplier=&#8221;3x&#8221; padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;3x&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PROGRAM TIMING AND STRUCTURE<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next program will run from <\/span><b>September 2026 to September 2027.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We recommend holding Mentor\/Mentee meetings in person when possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We propose to keep each meeting between one and a half to two hours, but it is up to the Mentor and the Mentee to agree on what suits them best.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication methods should be agreed upon by both parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mentoring conversations must be a safe space for both participants.\u00a0 Mutually ensure that your Mentor\/Mentee conversations remain private and confidential.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-empty-space grve-height-1x\" style=\"\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to be a Mentee<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentee slots are for all women in the Maritime and Ocean Industries based in Norway<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expectations for mentees in the program:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Mentee slots are for all women in the Maritime and Ocean Industries based in Norway<br \/>\nExpectations for mentees in the program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This is a mentee driven program where they are expected to drive the conversations<br \/>\nforward.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the date, time, and location for each meeting with the Mentor.<\/li>\n<li>Come to each meeting prepared with a goal, topic, or question to discuss in order to<br \/>\nmake good use of the Mentor\u2019s time.<\/li>\n<li>Preparations and agendas should be communicated in advance, so the Mentor has time<br \/>\nto consider the points for discussion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zJRy8N3JxE-fKb6f_TI7LCkHDwryOyJHk6I0X1cOjtxURU1CNEtMV0dTWURXRlIwQlRFVE1QR1RYOC4u\" title=\"Mentee sign up form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"grve-btn grve-btn-medium grve-square grve-bg-primary-1 grve-bg-hover-black\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span>Mentee Application Form<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-empty-space grve-height-2x\" style=\"\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Give back as a Mentor to guide the next generation of Maritime Leaders.<\/h2>\n<p>Mentors in the program are expected to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Empower the mentee: ensure the mentoring relationship is driven by the needs of the<br \/>\nMentee \u2013 increasing their understanding of and ability to handle challenges on their own.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Actively listen and explore scenarios: help Mentees explore where a course of action<br \/>\nmight lead while ensuring that Mentees retain ownership of the challenge\/opportunity and<br \/>\ndecide how to manage it best.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Feedback: Mentors listen for facts and feelings and provide feedback on the whole<br \/>\nmessage.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Provide information: personal insight, options, and ideas at a time when the Mentee is<br \/>\nready for them.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Help the Mentee explore options relative to their career path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/qTPnk9q2fD\" title=\"Mentor sign up form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"grve-btn grve-btn-medium grve-square grve-bg-primary-1 grve-bg-hover-black\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span>Sign up as a Mentor<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program is run by WISTA Norway and continues with cooperation from the Norwegian Shipowners Association,\u00a0 YoungShip and TOOL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you need more information about the program or would like to sponsor or host events related to the program, please get in touch with the WISTA Norway Board.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row padding_top_multiplier=&#8221;3x&#8221; padding_bottom_multiplier=&#8221;3x&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Next session: Starts September-October 2026! All sign ups must be received by August 15, 2026. 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